Noblemindedness

Noblemindedness

Noise (See LOUDNESS.)Nonchalance (See INDIFFERENCE.)Andrews, Josephepitome of the virtuous male. [Br. Lit.: Joseph Andrews]Banquoprincipled and noble compatriot of Macbeth. [Br. Lit.: Macbeth]Bede, Adamaccepts beloved even after illicit affair. [Br. Lit.: Adam Bede]Camiolagenerously pays Bertoldo’s ransom. [Br. Lit.: The Maid of Honor, Walsh Modern, 84]Cheeryble Brothersnoble, generous twins. [Br. Lit.: Nicholas Nickleby]Daphnisafraid of causing pain, does not deflower Chloë. [Gk. Lit.: Daphnis and Chloë, Magill I, 184]Grandison, Sir Charlesmagnanimous gentleman feels honor-bound to marry an acquaintance who loves him, despite his love for another. [Br. Lit.: Sir Charles Grandison in Magill III, 983]Levin, Konstantineshows compassion in dealing with peasant laborers. [Russ. Lit.: Anna Karenina]Lohengrindefeats Telramund in trial by combat; spares him. [Ger. Opera: Wagner, Lohengrin, Westerman, 215]Lord Jimsuccessful in lifelong efforts to regain honor lost in moment of cowardice. [Br. Lit.: Lord Jim]Newman, Christopherdestroys the evidence that could wreck the man who obstructed his marriage plans. [Am. Lit.: The American]pirates of Penzancenever attacked weaker parties; always freed orphans. [Br. Opera: The Pirates of Penzance]Rienzipardons his would-be murderer. [Ger. Opera: Wagner, Rienzi, Westerman, 203]Valjean, Jeanyields to the man who has harassed him unmercifully. [Fr. Lit.: Les Miserables]Wilkes, Ashleysensitive Southerner who remains true to home-land and wife. [Am. Lit.: Gone With the Wind, Magill III, 424–426.]