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Core Belief
"Believes in the power of imagination and dreams to transcend difficult circumstances. He also has a strong sense of justice, which he attempts to uphold during his time as king."
Worldview
Sees the world as a place of stark contrasts between rich and poor, and longs for a more equitable society.
Personality
Imaginative and kind-hearted, Tom is also passive and resigned to his impoverished circumstances. He possesses a natural intelligence and a talent for mimicry, which he uses to escape the harsh realities of his life.
In Their Own Words
"Tom Canty, an’ it please thee, sir."
"In the city, please thee, sir. Offal Court, out of Pudding Lane."
"There be times that she stayeth her hand, being asleep or overcome with drink; but when she hath her judgment clear again, she maketh it up to me with goodly beatings."
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