Noblemindedness

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467. Noblemindedness

  1. Andrews, Joseph epitome of the virtuous male. [Br. Lit.: Joseph Andrews ]
  2. Banquo principled and noble compatriot of Macbeth. [Br. Lit.: Macbeth ]
  3. Bede, Adam accepts beloved even after illicit affair. [Br. Lit.: Adam Bede ]
  4. Camiola generously pays Bertoldos ransom. [Br. Lit.: The Maid of Honor, Walsh Modern, 84]
  5. Cheeryble Brothers noble, generous twins. [Br. Lit.: Nicholas Nickleby ]
  6. Daphnis afraid of causing pain, does not deflower Chloë. [Gk. Lit.: Daphnis and Chloë, Magill I, 184]
  7. Grandison, Sir Charles magnanimous 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]
  8. Levin, Konstantine shows compassion in dealing with peasant laborers. [Russ. Lit.: Anna Karenina ]
  9. Lohengrin defeats Telramund in trial by combat; spares him. [Ger. Opera: Wagner, Lohengrin, Westerman, 215]
  10. Lord Jim successful in lifelong efforts to regain honor lost in moment of cowardice. [Br. Lit.: Lord Jim ]
  11. Newman, Christopher destroys the evidence that could wreck the man who obstructed his marriage plans. [Am. Lit.: The American ]
  12. pirates of Penzance never attacked weaker parties; always freed orphans. [Br. Opera: The Pirates of Penzance ]
  13. Rienzi pardons his would-be murderer. [Ger. Opera: Wagner, Rienzi, Westerman, 203]
  14. Valjean, Jean yields to the man who has harassed him unmercifully. [Fr. Lit.: Les Miserables ]
  15. Wilkes, Ashley sensitive Southerner who remains true to home-land and wife. [Am. Lit.: Gone With the Wind, Magill III, 424426.]

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Nonchalance (See INDIFFERENCE .)

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