Maurice - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
Maurice is a cunning and street-smart cat who plays the role of a mastermind in "The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents." He is a talking cat, a result of the magical influence of Discworld, and uses his intelligence to orchestrate a Pied Piper-style scam with a group of educated rats and a young boy named Keith. Maurice's significance lies in his journey from a self-serving trickster to a character who develops a sense of morality and responsibility, reflecting Pratchett's themes of growth and redemption.
Physical Appearance
Maurice is a large, scruffy-looking ginger cat with a coat that seems perpetually unkempt, giving him a roguish appearance. His eyes are a sharp, intelligent green, often narrowed in calculation or mischief, and his ears are slightly tattered from numerous street brawls. Maurice's whiskers are long and expressive, twitching with his thoughts, and he carries himself with a swagger that suggests both confidence and cunning. Unlike typical cats, Maurice occasionally dons a small, tattered hat or a makeshift cloak, adding to his distinctive, almost theatrical presence.
Maurice Appears In These Discworld Books
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The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
Maurice, a talking cat, teams up with intelligent rats and a human boy to scam towns with fake plague outbreaks. But when they reach Bad Blintz, they encounter real darkness.
A thoughtful fable on ethics, self-awareness, and the boundaries between animal and human morality.
Main characters: maurice, keith, malicia grim, dangerous beans, peaches, hamnpork and sardines