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From "Jude the Obscure" by Hardy, Thomas
Susanna Florence Mary Bridehead
Jude's cousin, a free-thinking and unconventional woman.
Core Belief
"Personal freedom and intellectual honesty are paramount, even if they conflict with societal norms and religious dogma."
Worldview
She sees the world as a place of intellectual and personal exploration, but also as one fraught with societal constraints and inherent inequalities.
Personality
Intelligent, independent, and emotionally complex. She is torn between her intellectual convictions and societal expectations, leading to internal conflict and inconsistent behavior.
In Their Own Words
"“I am not modern, either. I am more ancient than mediævalism, if you only knew.”"
"“What is it to us that Christminster is a city of light? If it is not a city of light to me, it's a city of darkness.”"
"“I want a humble heart; and a chastened mind; and I have never had them yet!”"
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