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From "Little Lord Fauntleroy" by Burnett, Frances Hodgson
Mr. Hobbs
The cross groceryman at the corner, who is Cedric's greatest friend in New York.
Core Belief
"Mr. Hobbs believes in the principles of democracy and equality. He is suspicious of wealth and power and fiercely independent."
Worldview
Mr. Hobbs has a cynical and somewhat distrustful worldview, shaped by his experiences as a small business owner and his strong political convictions. He is skeptical of authority and believes in the importance of self-reliance.
Personality
Mr. Hobbs is a stout, opinionated, and somewhat gruff groceryman with a soft spot for Cedric. He is a staunch Republican and has a strong dislike for the British aristocracy. Despite his gruff exterior, he is kind-hearted and loyal.
In Their Own Words
"I'll have no grasping tyrants sittin' 'round on my cracker-barrels!"
"The best of friends must part."
"I sha'n't forget you, nor don't you go and forget me when you get among the British arrystocracy."
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