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Vimes Mirrors Pratchett's Roots
- Samuel Vimes reflects Terry Pratchett's ambivalent feelings about class and his modest upbringing.
- Pratchett related to Vimes' practical mindset and disdain for fancy titles like "Your Grace."
Vetinari as Political Realist
- Lord Vetinari represents a Machiavellian autocrat focused on practical governance.
- He embodies Pratchett's acknowledgment of cynical realism in politics for the greater good.
Granny Weatherwax's Moral Burden
- Granny Weatherwax has to be good because her sister is bad; she carries the burden of morality reluctantly.
- Pratchett's characterization shows the struggle of choosing goodness in a harsh world.