“Well, It’s Their Loss Then. I Think You’re Great. You Say What You Mean And You’re Not a Gossip. There’s Nothing Wrong With That.”
– Esther reassuring Audrey in Chapter 4: The Picnic
| Esther Hadzhiev |
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| Biographical information |
| Age: 12-13 years Birthday: October 2nd, 1900 Location: Chamberfield, MH |
| Family |
| Mother: Esel Hadzhiev Father: Ehab Hadzhiev Brother: Unidentified tom-cat |
| Physical description |
| Coat color: White Coat length: Long Eye color: Pale blue & green Height: Average Outfit: Blue dress, yellow ribbons |
| Chapters |
| There You Are • The Pilgrim • Make Mine Melodies • The Picnic • Improper |
Esther is an immigrant girl who becomes the best friend of Audrey. Born in the old country, Esther and here parents settle in Chamberfield after spending most of Esther’s kithood in New York City. While initially shy on account of her unusual appearance, Esther proves to be a spunky and thoughtful cat in whom Audrey can confide in. She has a strong sense of justice, a skeptical nature, and a boldness that is sometimes to the annoyance of Audrey’s sister, Louise.
Gallery
Esther with her family in Chapter 1: There You Are 
Esther on the cover of Chapter 2: The Pilgrim 
Esther putting up with Audrey in Chapter 2: The Pilgrim 
Esther demonstrating her ‘CHOMP’ in Chapter 3: Make Mine Melodies 
The kittens at the lake in Chapter 4: The Picnic 
Esther sleeping on a stump in Chapter 5: Improper 
Esther’s winter outfit 
“The Lion’s Daughter Potter style” by Birdisjell
Quotes
“Thanks For The Warning. I Suppose There’s Brutes Wherever You Go.”
– Esther to Audrey about the bully cats in Chapter 2: The Pilgrim
Esther: “I-It’s Not That Big Of A Deal. Just Something To Look Out For In The Future.“
Audrey: “I understand. I know I talk too much. Thank you for telling me.”
– Esther to Audrey about talking over others in Chapter 2: The Pilgrim
“So? You seriously whooped him! I wish I had that courage.”
– Esther encouraging Audrey in Chapter 5: Improper
Trivia
- Esther is deaf in her right ear corresponding to her blue eye, as white cats with blue eyes are frequently deaf.
- Moreover, her dialogue quirk of Every Word Beginning Capitalized is meant to reflect that she speaks louder on account of her deafness.
- In the original draft her name was Lucy, but this was altered as her personality changed, which was originally almost identical to Louise’s.
- For example, she initially loved kittens instead of disliking them. As she became a feistier, questioning young political individual, the sweet-sounding Lucy had to go.
- Esther and her family are based on Turkish Angoras.
- They were originally conceptualized as French due to the breed’s popularity in France; however, French immigrants make little sense for the time period especially compared to the much better option of Eastern European immigrants.
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