Black Beauty
The autobiographical narrator and protagonist, a handsome black horse.
Core Belief
"Kindness and respect should be extended to all creatures, regardless of their status or species."
Worldview
Beauty sees the world as a place where good and bad exist side-by-side. He believes that humans have a responsibility to care for animals and that cruelty is a sign of ignorance and wickedness. He hopes for a future where all horses are treated with compassion.
Personality
Black Beauty is gentle, intelligent, and observant. He is deeply affected by the treatment he receives and witnesses, developing a strong sense of justice and empathy for other animals. He strives to be obedient and please his masters, even when faced with cruelty.
In Their Own Words
"I had a good place, and was well used; but there were some things which I did not understand."
"My master was a good, kind man, and he had a great deal of patience with us; but my mistress did not understand horses, and she was afraid of them."
"I hope all young people who read this book will remember that a good, steady driver is just as much use to a horse as a good bridle or a good harness."
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