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Core Belief
"Mr. Elton believes in the importance of social advancement and financial security. He values respectability and seeks to improve his own position in society through marriage and social connections."
Worldview
Mr. Elton sees the world as a social ladder and is determined to climb as high as possible. He is primarily concerned with his own advancement and seeks to align himself with those who can help him achieve his goals.
Personality
Mr. Elton is initially presented as a charming and respectable young man, but is revealed to be vain, status-conscious, and ultimately shallow. He is eager to improve his social standing and is easily swayed by wealth and social connections.
In Their Own Words
"“You have given Miss Smith all that she required,” said he; “you have made her graceful and easy. She was a beautiful creature when she came to you, but, in my opinion, the attractions you have added are infinitely superior to what she received from nature.”"
"“If it were admissible to contradict a lady,” said the gallant Mr. Elton—"
"“Exactly so—The shape of the eye and the lines about the mouth—I have not a doubt of your success. Pray, pray attempt it. As you will do it, it will indeed, to use your own words, be an exquisite possession.”"
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