Hans Brinker
A hardworking and determined fifteen-year-old boy who prioritizes his family's well-being and education.
Core Belief
"Family and hard work are the most important things in life. He believes that through dedication and self-sacrifice, one can overcome adversity and achieve a better future."
Worldview
Hans views the world as a place of hardship and opportunity. He recognizes the social inequalities that exist but believes in the power of individual effort and kindness to improve one's circumstances.
Personality
Hans is honest, responsible, and deeply devoted to his family. He is clever with his hands, possessing talent in wood carving, and is diligent in his studies. Though poor, he maintains a noble spirit and is willing to sacrifice his own desires for the sake of others.
In Their Own Words
"Ah, jufvrouw, even if we could enter, we could skate only a few strokes with the rest. Our skates are hard wood, you see."
"My sister has not complained of the cold, but this is bitter weather, they all say."
"If I EARN it, Gretel, it shall be spent for wool. You must have a warm jacket."
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Other Characters from Hans Brinker; Or, The Silver Skates
Gretel Brinker
A spirited and loving twelve-year-old girl who dreams of winning the silver skates and easing her family's burdens.
Dame Brinker
A strong and resilient peasant woman who works tirelessly to provide for her family and care for her ailing husband.
Peter van Holp
A kind and generous seventeen-year-old boy from a wealthy family, who is respected by his peers and a leader in his community.
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