Prudence Winterbottom is quite the interesting character despite her somewhat small role in the novel. She is Phoebe Winterbottom's older sister. Perhaps her most defining characteristic is her domineering personality. She loves bossing people around, especially her mother. For example, Prudence often demands that her mother give her assistance, but when Mrs. Winterbottom reaches out and attempts to help her, she is dimissive, rejecting her love and advice about life and the world around her, things that would certainly be beneficial if Prudence had the desire to think of someone other than herself. Prudence is incredibly self-absorbed, meaning she cares mostly about herself and the idea of caring for others and showing empathy is not a thought that often crosses her mind.
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