The Last Unicorn: The Character And Nature Of Molly Grue

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because she could leave at any time but she didn't. She stuck with them
and served their every need. She feels so loyal to them that even though
she complains she will still do the job. Molly has been with these men for
such a long time that she has picked up some of their bad habits, and she
acts like a man. Still she changed to fit in, and is still faithful to the
men. When Schmendrick told the band of men how he got to their camp, "She
spat on the ground." (Beagle 56) This helps us picture the rugged type of
person she is, yet Captain Cully himself says that because of her
environment, it is only natural that Molly was "suspicious, pinched, dour,
prematurely old, even a touch tyrannical." (Beagle57) Although Molly has
few bad qualities, she is still faithful to the men and Captain Cully says,
"She's a good heart, a good heart." (Beagle 57) Even captain Cully knows
that she is serving them because she is faithful.

Molly was an important part of the story. She ...

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