59 I knew before he did. When I saw what was needed—that point of
brightness he had used to catch the eye in other paintings—I shivered. p. 203
By examining Griet’s personal description, Griet’s mannerism, Griet’s reaction to various situations and events, direct comment of the author, and her
character as seen by her mother, Vermeer, and van Ruijven, it can be said that Griet’s eyes are sharp.
c. Curious and Cautious
“She has an anxious, guilty expression”. p. 34 She also has an extraordinary sensibility. There is an innocent curiosity in Griet. She always wants
to know this and that. She wants to know about the camera obscura but she is afraid. She is terribly confused when the first time looks into it. She is wondering,
“what is in the box is a trick of the devil, or something Catholic she does not understand” p. 61. “Griet does not know what Catharinaor any of themthink
of her being Protestant. It was a curious feeling, having to be aware of it myself”. p. 32 Griet is cautious with people, especially Cornelia. Cornelia is very naughty
and unpredictable. She may cause trouble for her. Her light brown eyes were wide and innocent. I found myself warning to
her sweetness, yet knowing I could not trust her. She could be the most interesting of the girls, but also the most changeablethe best and the
worst at the same time. p. 46
Griet always does her job well. She is a hard worker. She never complains even though she is very tired and has so many things to do. She is low profile.
Nevertheless, the most important thing is that she does not want to have problems with Tanneke by glace the compliment that she gets.
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60 I was careful to deflect any praise for better housekeeping from myself. I
did not want to make enemies. If Maria Thins liked the meat, I suggested it was Tanneke’s cooking that made it so. If Maertge said her apron was
whiter than before, I said it was the summer sun was particularly strong now.
Griet is also does not want have a problem with Catharina. Griet is cautious when she is talking with Catharina and avoids her when she can. “I
avoided Catharina when I could. It had been clear… That she disliked me”. p. 52 From Griet’s personal description, speech, reaction to various situations and
events, thoughts, and mannerism, we can conclude that Griet is a curious and cautious girl.
d. Introvert
