Grumpy frequently challenges Doc's authority, claiming to know better. His world-weariness makes him wary of women and girls, believing that if he treats Snow White too kindly she'll walk all over him. Nevertheless, he does have a soft spot for her, allowing himself a furtive glance after she kissed him and leading the charge against the Witch. After Snow White is brought out of her coma, Grumpy wears softer side on his sleeve. This makes him the only dwarf that has a character arc.