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Prudence

Personification of prudence, a virtue discussed in the Empress's court.

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First appearance: The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing-World

Prudence's tie to Fortune is one of the pressures that moves The Blazing World—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Returns with the Duchess to her own world after the spirits' promise to mediate between Fortune and the Duke.
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With Fortune (rivalry): Fortune and Prudence are opposing forces, with Prudence seeking to counter Fortune's randomness through careful planning. With The Duchess of Newcastle (friendship): Prudence acts as a wise…

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TDThe Duchess of…FOFortuneHOHonestyTEThe EmpressTRTruthPRPrudence

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Virtues and Guides
  • Protagonist

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