William Boldwood
A wealthy and reserved farmer who becomes obsessed with Bathsheba.
Core Belief
"Love is the most important thing in life, and he is willing to sacrifice everything for it. He is a traditionalist who believes in duty, honor, and the importance of social standing."
Worldview
Boldwood sees the world as a place of order and stability, where social conventions and personal responsibility are paramount. However, his love for Bathsheba disrupts his carefully constructed world, leading him to madness and despair.
Personality
Boldwood is a dignified and stoic man, characterized by his reserve and self-control. However, beneath his calm exterior lies a passionate and intense nature, which is unleashed when he falls in love with Bathsheba. He is possessive, jealous, and prone to extreme emotions.
In Their Own Words
"Is Miss Everdene at home?"
"Oak, you know as well as I that things have gone wrong with me lately."
"I want you for my wife—so wildly that no other feeling can abide in me"
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