The character of Courage, with his cowardly yet endearing nature, serves as the audience's surrogate. His expressions and reactions to the surreal and often terrifying situations he finds himself in are both hilarious and relatable. Muriel and Eustace, his owners, add another layer of complexity to the show. Muriel, with her kindness and naivety, and Eustace, with his grumpy demeanor and sometimes outright cruel behavior, create a household that is both dysfunctional and lovable.
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When Eustace discovers the intruder, he attempts to humiliate the Hunchback by mocking his appearance and forcing him to perform like a circus act. However, Courage stands up to Eustace, and the Hunchback eventually departs, leaving behind a small bell as a token of gratitude, having taught Courage a lesson about inner beauty and kindness.