Thomas Grimes
Tom's cruel and neglectful master, a chimney sweep.
Core Belief
"Grimes believes in the exploitation of others for personal gain and sees children as expendable assets. He lacks any sense of social responsibility or ethical conduct."
Worldview
Grimes views the world as a dog-eat-dog environment where the strong prey on the weak. He is suspicious of outsiders and resistant to change, clinging to traditional practices and beliefs.
Personality
Grimes is a harsh, abusive, and exploitative man, driven by greed and self-interest. He is uneducated, unhygienic, and lacks any sense of empathy or morality. He is superstitious and easily cowed by perceived threats to his authority.
In Their Own Words
"Thou come along; what dost want with washing thyself? Thou did not drink half a gallon of beer last night, like me."
"This is a hard road for a gradely foot like that. Will ye up, lass, and ride behind me?"
"What do you know about Vendale?"
Other Characters from The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby
Tom
A young chimney sweep who transforms into a water-baby.
Ellie Harthover
A kind and innocent young girl who influences Tom's transformation.
Mrs. Bedonebyasyoudid
A stern but just fairy who punishes those who mistreat children.
Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby
A kind and loving fairy who embodies compassion and forgiveness.
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