Eric Thursley - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
Eric Thursley, often referred to simply as Eric, is a precocious and somewhat arrogant teenage demonologist who inadvertently summons the wizard Rincewind instead of a demon. His role in the Discworld universe is to serve as a humorous parody of the classic Faustian tale, highlighting the folly of youthful ambition and the unexpected consequences of wish fulfillment. Eric's significance lies in his interactions with Rincewind, which lead to a series of misadventures that explore themes of power, desire, and the nature of reality.
Physical Appearance
Eric is a gangly, awkward teenager with a mop of unruly hair that seems to defy any attempt at taming. He typically wears a robe that is slightly too large for him, giving him the appearance of a child playing dress-up in a wizard's costume. His face is marked by a perpetual expression of youthful arrogance and curiosity, with bright, eager eyes that seem to constantly search for the next big discovery. Despite his attempts to appear serious and knowledgeable, his overall demeanor is more reminiscent of a boy trying to act older than his years, complete with a slightly oversized pair of spectacles perched precariously on his nose.
Eric Thursley Appears In These Discworld Books
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Faust Eric
Rincewind accidentally becomes bound to Eric, a teenage demonologist. Eric wishes for ultimate power, eternal life, and the love of a legendary beauty requests that cause predictably comedic disaster.
Parodies the dangers of wish fulfillment, greed, and ambition showing that instant gratification rarely satisfies.
Main characters: rincewind, eric thursley, the demon king astfgl, the luggage and death