Eventually, his character shines through. Tom tells the truth, freeing Muff Potter. Nevertheless, Tom willingly makes the sacrifice for a greater good. In conclusion, I find myself returning to the poetry with which I began. I believe the simple eloquence of these lines best differentiates character and personality.
Personality is a mask.
Its glamour is an act. Character is who you are underneath the make-up, when others cannot discriminate because of how you look. It is the only real image of your soul you have to offer others.