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From "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Doyle, Arthur Conan
Jack Stapleton
A naturalist and neighbor of the Baskervilles, secretly a descendant and the main villain.
Core Belief
"Self-preservation and the pursuit of personal gain justify any means, including deception and murder."
Worldview
Stapleton views the world as a game where he must outwit others to achieve his goals. He is cynical and believes that most people are easily manipulated.
Personality
Seemingly calm, intellectual, and reserved, Stapleton is a naturalist who is secretly cunning, ruthless, and manipulative. He is driven by greed and a desire to reclaim his family's inheritance.
In Their Own Words
"It is extraordinary how credulous the peasants are about here! Any number of them are ready to swear that they have seen such a creature upon the moor."
"Queer spot to choose, is it not? And yet we manage to make ourselves fairly happy, do we not, Beryl?"
"His sister is everything in his life, he says. That is natural enough, and I am glad that he should understand her value."
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