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From "Black Beauty - The Autobiography of a Horse" by Sewell, Anna
Jerry Barker
A London cab driver who is kind and compassionate to his horses.
Core Belief
"All living creatures deserve to be treated with kindness and respect, as they are all God's creations."
Worldview
Jerry sees the world through a lens of faith and compassion. He believes in the importance of hard work, honesty, and treating others as you would want to be treated. He finds joy in simple pleasures and values his family above all else.
Personality
Jerry is a deeply religious and moral man, known for his kindness, patience, and integrity. He treats his horses with respect and refuses to overwork them, even when it means sacrificing his own income. He is also a loving husband and father.
In Their Own Words
"‘That’s a good fellow,’ said Jerry, patting his neck; ‘we’ll get home all right.’"
"‘Poor fellows!’ said Jerry, looking at them; ‘it’s a hard life, and sometimes one is tempted to give way, but there, don’t let us be hard on them, the most of them are driven to it;’"
"‘I would not have him, sir,’ said Jerry, ‘if you paid me double; I have often thought what a terrible thing it must be for horses that are ill-used, poor things! It is all we can do to keep them in good condition, and if they are badly used, it must be dreadful.’"
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