Benjamin Partridge
Tom Jones's loyal but cowardly companion, a former schoolmaster and barber.
Core Belief
"It is best to avoid danger and to seek comfort and security. Superstition is a valid way to understand the world. A little learning is a dangerous thing."
Worldview
Partridge sees the world as a place full of danger and uncertainty, where supernatural forces are constantly at work. He relies on superstition and folk wisdom to guide him, and he is always wary of anything that seems too good to be true.
Personality
Partridge is superstitious, fearful, and somewhat pedantic. He is devoted to Jones and is always ready to offer his advice, which is often based on folk wisdom and misapplied learning. He is also fond of food and drink.
In Their Own Words
"“Lord have mercy upon us all; they are certainly a coming!”"
"“To be sure, sir, your knowledge may be superior to mine in some things; but as to the grammar, I think I may challenge any man living. I think, at least, I have that at my finger's end.”"
"“_Infandum, regina, jubes renovare dolorem_.”"
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