Charles Addams Original Character Descriptions

His original description of Gomez Addams:

 "Husband to Morticia, if indeed they are 

married at all... a crafty schemer, but also a

 jolly man in his own way... though sometimes

 misguided... sentimental and often puckish - 

optimistic, he is in full enthusiasm for his 

dreadful plots... is sometimes seen in a rather

 formal dressing gown... the only one who smokes."

His original description of Morticia Addams: 

"The real head of the family... low-voiced, incisive 

and subtle, smiles are rare... ruined beauty...

 contemptuous and original and with fierce family 

loyalty... even in disposition, muted, witty, 

sometimes deadly... given to low-keyed

 rhapsodies about her garden of deadly 

nightshade, henbane and dwarf's hair..."

His original description of Pugsley Addams: "An energetic monster of a boy... blond red hair, popped blue eyes and a dedicated troublemaker, in other words the kid next door... genius in his own way, he makes toy guillotines, full-size racks, threatens to poison his sister, can turn himself into a Mr. Hyde with an ordinary chemical set... his voice is hoarse... is sometimes allowed an occasional cigar."

His original description of Wednesday Addams:

 "Child of woe is wane and delicate... sensitive and on the quiet side, she loves the picnics and outings to the underground caverns... a solemn child, prim in dress and, on the whole, pretty lost... secretive and imaginative, poetic, seems underprivileged and given to occasional tantrums... has six toes on one foot..." 

His original description of Fester Addams: "His original description of Fester Addams: "Uncle Fester is incorrigible and except for the good nature of the family and the ignorance of the police, would ordinarily be under lock and key... the eyes are pig-like and deeply embedded... he likes to fish, but usually employs dynamite... he keeps falcons on the roof which he uses for hunting... his one costume, summer and winter is a black great coat with an enormous collar... he is fat with pudgy little hands and feet."

His original description of Grandmama Addams: "This disrespectful old hag is the mother of Gomez... she willingly helps with the dishes, cheats at solitaire and is roughly dishonest... the complexion is dark, the hair is white and frizzy and uncombed... she has a light beard and a large mole... foolishly good-natured... fumbling, weak character... is easily fooled."

His original description of Lurch: "This towering mute has been shambling around the house forever... He is not a very good butler but a faithful one... One eye is opaque, the scanty hair is damply clinging to his narrow flat head... generally the family regards him as something of a joke."