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From "Far from the Madding Crowd" by Hardy, Thomas
Liddy Smallbury
Bathsheba's loyal and somewhat timid servant and companion.
Core Belief
"Loyalty, kindness, and service to others are the most important values in life. She believes in traditional gender roles and is content to support Bathsheba in her endeavors."
Worldview
Liddy sees the world as a place of social hierarchies and personal relationships, where women are expected to be supportive and subservient to men. However, she also recognizes the importance of female friendship and loyalty.
Personality
Liddy is a kind, gentle, and unassuming young woman, devoted to Bathsheba and eager to please her. She is somewhat naive and easily impressed, but also possesses a good heart and a strong sense of loyalty.
In Their Own Words
"Oh no, ma'am. You the cause of it, ma'am?"
"Did you ever find out, miss, who you are going to marry by means of the Bible and key?"
"Mercy!—how many opinions you keep about you concerning other people, Gabriel Oak."
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