The Elephant's Child
A curious young elephant who gains a trunk.
Core Belief
"Knowledge is worth any price, even physical discomfort."
Worldview
The world is full of mysteries waiting to be uncovered, and adults are often unwilling or unable to provide satisfactory explanations.
Personality
Excessively curious and persistent, the Elephant's Child is driven by an insatiable desire to know the answers to all his questions, even in the face of repeated punishment. He is polite and determined.
In Their Own Words
"‘'Scuse me,’ said the Elephant’s Child most politely, ‘but have you seen such a thing as a Crocodile in these promiscuous parts?’"
"‘'Scuse me,’ said the Elephant’s Child most politely, ‘but could you kindly tell me what he has for dinner?’"
"‘This is too butch for be!’"
Discussions with The Elephant's Child
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