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From "Proverb Stories" by Alcott, Louisa May
Van Bahr Lamb
Polly's bashful sweetheart, and a kind and supportive friend to the Snow family.
Core Belief
"Van believes in the importance of kindness, loyalty, and putting others' needs before his own. He also values independence and hard work."
Worldview
Van sees the world through a lens of gentle compassion and a desire to help others. He is aware of his own shortcomings but strives to be a good person.
Personality
Van is shy, awkward, and timid, but also kind, unselfish, and devoted to Polly and her family. He is often the target of jokes, but genuinely liked by those who know him.
In Their Own Words
"Well, really, my dear, I don’t know."
"Did she? Well, I don’t mind, I’m used to it."
"Mrs. Kipp, you forget who you are speaking to. Mrs. Snow’s sons love and respect her if you don’t, and they won’t hear anything untrue or unkind said of a good woman, a devoted mother, and an almost friendless widow."
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