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From "The Railway Children" by Nesbit, E. (Edith)
Roberta 'Bobbie' Ayres
Eldest of the Railway Children and a compassionate leader.
Core Belief
"Family and loyalty are paramount, and kindness can solve most problems."
Worldview
Bobbie sees the world as a place where people should support each other. She believes in inherent goodness and is quick to trust, but also capable of recognizing injustice and standing up for what's right.
Personality
Bobbie is empathetic, resourceful, and fiercely loyal to her family. She is deeply affected by her father's absence and strives to maintain their happiness. She's also prone to taking on responsibilities and worries.
In Their Own Words
"“If Mother doesn't want us to know she's been crying,” she said to herself as she heard through the dark the catching of her Mother's breath, “we WON'T know it. That's all.”"
"“Oh, DON'T!” cried Roberta, putting down her egg-spoon; “don't let's be horrid to each other. I'm sure some dire calamity is happening. Don't let's make it worse!”"
"“We're taking the useful ones,” said Mother; “we've got to play at being Poor for a bit, my chickabiddy.”"
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