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From "Emily of New Moon" by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)
Lofty John Sullivan
A neighbor of the Murrays, known for his height and stubbornness.
Core Belief
"Lofty John believes in the importance of independence, tradition, and standing up for what is right. He values loyalty and honesty."
Worldview
Lofty John sees the world as a place of both beauty and conflict. He is fiercely independent and values his own judgment above the opinions of others.
Personality
Lofty John is a tall, proud, and somewhat eccentric man. He is known for his stubbornness and his tendency to hold grudges. He has an appreciation for beauty and a secret fondness for Emily.
In Their Own Words
"“What’s a cat more or less on two hundred acres?”"
"“Take ’em along, Elizabeth.”"
"“We’re all born with that kink in us, small pussy, and you’ll have to put up with it--more by token that you’re full of it yourself, you know.”"
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