Jean Paul's character may have been as diverse and as confusing as many of his novels: he was said to be very sociable and witty, while at the same time extremely sentimental: having an almost childlike nature, quickly moved to tears.
Ähnlich vielgestaltig und verwirrend wie viele seiner Romane muss auch Jean Pauls Charakter gewesen sein: Er war wohl sehr gesellig und geistreich, gleichzeitig extrem sentimental, von fast kindlichem Gemüt und schnell zu Tränen gerührt.