Rebecca Sharp
An ambitious and clever young woman who rises in society through manipulation and charm.
Core Belief
"The world is a stage, and one must play one's part to survive and thrive. Social mobility is achieved through cunning and adaptability."
Worldview
Rebecca views society as a hierarchical game where status and wealth are the ultimate prizes. She believes that sincerity is a luxury that she cannot afford and that appearances are paramount.
Personality
Rebecca is witty, resourceful, and ambitious. She is an outsider who uses her intelligence and charm to navigate the complexities of society and improve her position. While often perceived as calculating, she also possesses a degree of vulnerability and a desire for genuine connection, though her circumstances often lead her to prioritize self-preservation.
In Their Own Words
"“Revenge may be wicked, but it's natural. I'm no angel.”"
"“I think I must have had enough of them at Chiswick,” said Amelia, rather wondering at the sudden tenderness on her friend's part; and indeed in later days Miss Sharp would never have committed herself so far as to advance opinions, the untruth of which would have been so easily detected."
"“I ought to have remembered the pepper which the Princess of Persia puts in the cream-tarts in the Arabian Nights. Do you put cayenne into your cream-tarts in India, sir?”"
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