Who needs Marvel with characters like these? Let's give them a spin-off! Elizabeth's benevolent nature made her abilities especially appropriate. meme, but fans of Xena: Warrior Princess were shouting that at the screen in the '90s throughout the show's six-season run. In 2010 alone, his group covered an estimated 90,000 kilometers (55,000 mi) of ground to save Palestinian lives. An astronaut-cum-gardener-cum-prophet, the Little Prince is perhaps the wisest character in the history of literature. @GuardianBooks @GdnChildrensBks Great list but I might have put Snape over Dumbledore in the tradition of Boo Radley. His hubris he thinks of himself as a latter day radical Robin Hood - is only matched by his penury, and this uncomfortable combination is charted in Dostoyevskys acclaimed work. The retired English teacher turned successful mystery writer solved crimes for 12 seasons on Murder, She Wrote. Rather than a bland hero, Keller is flawed; his determination is admirable, but despite his cunning, his unflinching masculinity and righteousness, will he lose everything? I cant ever remember him doing something that is not helping others. @EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks ATTICUS FINCH! #KindnessDay, It has to be Minty in Journey to the River Sea! Additionally, he is an award-winning screenwriter with keen interest in the fantasy and science fiction genres. He gets Prince Hal (the future Henry V) into all manner of colourful scrapes. Maybe we should have just cut to the chase. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. With the amount of adversity she overcomes throughout the series, there's truly no other choice for which apocalypse survivor you would want to guide you through a world full of flesh-hungry walkers. Reading is what she loves and its her way of escaping reality. If you knew that you were going to die within a year, how would you spend that time? Catherine is tenacious and determined to seize her birthright as queen and to fight for love and country. Selfish, Everything is about them. His friends might be doomed, but ultra-cynical Rents is somehow going to rise above this malaise. For years, Bea Gaddy vacillated between low-paying jobs and homelessness, digging through trash cans for nuggets of sustenance when she couldnt afford food. Sebastian Dangerfield is a whirlwind of bohemian misadventure. Alamin Yohannes, Related: Elisabeth Moss on the Mad Men finale, Peggy's 'feminist' fate, On The X-Files, Gillian Anderson's character Dana Scully cemented herself as one of the most iconic sci-fi characters of all time; a doctor and skeptic who explored the paranormal alongside her partner at the FBI, Mulder (David Duchovny). Though born Quirkless, Izuku manages to catch the attention of the legendary hero All Might due to his innate heroism and a strong sense of justice and has since become his close pupil as well as a student in Class 1-A at U.A. A cross between an Oscar Wilde character and Han Solo, Dangerfield lights up Donleavys uproariously lively depiction of Ireland in 1947. The scrappy teen doesn't back down to anyone, from spoiled rich kids at school to the corrupt officer at the precinct. Wotton is emblematic of his colourful times, but, moreover, a lively voice who will always be slightly askew of bland societal norms. Perseverance is one of the most admirable traits a person can have and it's quite common in fiction to have a protagonist who deals with adversity at every turn. Trending pages Felonius Gru Sierra (Total Drama) Sid (Ice Age) Brooke Kairel Hctor Inez (Cyberchase) Debbie Turnbull All items (160) # A B C D E F G H I J Of course, this being a Roald Dahl novel, there is only winner. Midori is the personification of Sixties idealism, and is clearly embracing the changing times, while seeking to retain the positive aspects of traditional values. He is also one of the coolest. Avdol's willingness to give his life makes him a memorable companion. Poor kid. #KindnessDay @EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks. For the sake of the greater good, Al decides to stay in the suit of armor, even though for all he knows, he'll never get another chance to get back to his body. I'd say it's up there with the Simpsons, honestly. RELATED: 10 Anime Characters With More Than Two Arms. Among the notable ESFJ personality characters, Leslie Knope and Dominic Toretto stand out. My name is Inigo Montoya. The 50 most memorable TV characters of all time Jethro Nededog, Kirsten Acuna, Kim Renfro, Jacob Shamsian, Anjelica Oswald, and Olivia Singh Phoebe Buffay, Spock, and Olivia Pope are iconic characters. Brush up on your classics with these best free Kindle books. No superpowers, just wit, and a taser. From harsh prison experiences to building a generational dynasty, Cookie's clothes tell the story of a woman that refuses to fail due to her passions: Family and music. When Charlie wins, he accompanies his grandson to the Wonka factory, and he and Charlie are the only pair that survive the magical tour, due to their good hearts and kindness. College can be a difficult time of changing allegiances and challenging experiences, and as Sam and her classmates learn, figuring out one's own identity is one of the hardest tests in school. Only the rich and glamorous can be professionally jaded by the age of 18. And so it is with Roland Deschain. Here are 10 awesome fictional characters we wish were real. Caulfields supposed immaturity is actually a sign of his maturity. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. He has enthusiastically pursued his interest in storytelling since childhood. Then one day in 1981, her luck changed. As the series goes on everyone treats Arnold more and more like shit. Rachel Yang, If you ever need to feel inspired, just watch any episode of Parks and Recreation. A boy who detests mind-altering substances he even abstains from booze he inhabits the vacuous upper class world of partying adolescents in Manhattan. says the actress. Another book set during the second world war, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas tells the story of Bruno, a German boy whose father is a Nazi officer and who is forced to leave Berlin to live in a remote Nazi-occupied area. Never seen in anything but an overcoat and jeans, his mysterious presence makes him an alienated hero for disaffected teens. Erudite, witty, charming Holmes set the benchmark against which all other fictional (and some not-so fictional) detectives are measured. Fictional Characters Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. pic.twitter.com/gHFMMma1Lh, @GdnChildrensBks @EmilyDrabs #kindnessday the Animals of Farthing Wood - they show great kindness to each other, @PenguinSchools @GdnChildrensBks hands down kindness character is Miss Honey from Matilda. You could have replaced the second part with "life as we know it" and it would have still flowed. Tell us about it, and if enough people agree we'll add it in. I don't think there is another Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network show that has ever come close. I hope to one day have a son like Arnold. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. (Is that children's fiction? Claire Jimenez is ready for the world to meet the Ramirez family. Answer (1 of 7): Melanie Hamilton from Gone With The Wind. Holly Golightly will always stand as a byword for metropolitan cool. Forget Lucy the Valiant, her title should be Lucy the Kind! So he and his family began saving $1 each day. And they had her back when she needed them mostsaving Hawkins, Indiana, from the Demogorgon and the Upside Down. It is only by uncovering the context behind their actions that fans can understand what motivates them to be exceptionally noble. And there's no better friend anyone could ask for. Swaggering their way through the pages of your favourite reads. Fittingly enough, hed previously worn the outfit to raise money for charity. Avdol nearly got himself killed saving Polnareff from J. Geil and Hol Horse. As she weathers prophecies, family secrets, and many wild wigs through six seasons to solve cases and take down bad guys. Not many characters are recognisable by their first name alone Alice is a notable exception. That Mr Fox sports a natty line in threads especially his tweed suits only elevates him in the pantheon of cool. Like George Foreman. Complete with a litany of thoroughly modern ailments and qualities (computer hacker; brutal haircuts), Salander is not to be messed with although many have tried. The youngest and, some would say, the most naive of the Pevensie siblings in CS Lewis The Chronicles of Narnia, Lucy is also proven to be the kindest. The mesmeric Dimitri Karras is first introduced in King Suckerman, the second book in his DC Quartet, and he quickly becomes the pivotal figure in Pelecanoss vivid world. Hands down (all 8 of them) #KindnessDay, @GdnChildrensBks Matthew Cuthbert, a kind and kindred spirit. And at the end of the day he used to relax with artificial stimulants when cocaine was legal of course. But it was Bonds origins in the books of Ian Fleming and not so secretly based on Flemings work in the world of espionage that first caused an ultra-cool fuss. Eleven ( Millie Bobby Brown) in Stranger Things . At first, he encountered suspicion and aggression, but with time, patients warmed to him. Its easy to forget that 007 began life in literature, rather than the big screen. Lets get one thing straight: heroin isnt cool. Everyone knows a similar riotously funny scoundrel, and thats why Falstaff has endured in the affectation of Shakespeare acolytes down the years. Instead of indulging himself in the time he has left and then heading off to outer space to explode, Koro-senseiuses his remaining year of life to teach a bunch of middle school kids how to rebuild their self-esteem and become competent in all areas of life through the fine art of assassination. The tragedy left a gaping hole in Roths heart that he needed to fill. Whether intentional or not, Becky Sharp acts as a lacerating dagger at the heart of the British establishment. Instead, he became a doctor who combats prejudice. I don't think there is another Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network show that has ever come close. Hans and Rosa Hubermann take in Liesel Meminger, a young girl whose parents have fled Germany during the second world war. 4 Avdol Sacrificed At Every Opportunity (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) Avdol was easily the most selfless hero of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. A kind of bourgeois everyman, he is arrested for an unspecified crime. Over the course of the long-running series, she's gone from a lowly intern to being the chief of general surgery, all while raising three kids as a widowed mom. SpongeBob SquarePants Spongebob Squarepants is arguably one of the most successful television shows. As a young man, Kin'emon was a cutthroat who stole from everyone around him. In 2010, the milkmans tireless service earned him a prestigious UK award bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II herself. They are just KIND children who go out of their way to comfort and tend to the wellbeing of grouchy young Mary Lennox and her cousin Colin Craven, and to very good effect indeed! These are pretty much the opposite of selfish characters and egomaniacs. Khokhar had his first brushes with heroism in the late 1980s. Hosseini wanted to reclaim bikes in the name of something positive. The Marvel character is a refreshing reminder that we can live on our own terms, that every hero's journey is their own, and that superpowers go beyond a super suit. http://t.co/zVHugoBPFB. Born in Vietnam (which in the Watchmen-verse becomes the 51st U.S. state), Angela eventually lands in the Tulsa Police Department, taking on the Sister Night mantle after a horrific massacre that leads all cops to wear masks. While most people don't automatically equate wholesale slaughter with selflessness, Itachi is actually one of the most selfless characters in anime history. She put others' needs above her own to such an extent that it endangered her own life. In 1993, his brother Udi was abducted and slain by Hamas. Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and Grandpa Joe - but who is the kindest? Avdol was easily the most selfless hero of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Taran has many friends. Unlike the other heroes who had a personal interest in defeating DIO, his only objective was to assist Mr. Joestar to subdue a person he knew could threaten more innocent lives. The average person would cut their losses and give up. Misa went so far in serving Light that she was even willing to let herself get caught on his behalf. Larsson speculated that Salander was what Pippi Longstocking might have been. A timeless reminder of the power of the imagination. Though Obara, Nymeria, and Tyene Sand (Keisha Castle-Hughes, Jessica Henwick, and Rosabell Laurenti Sellers, respectively)three bastard daughters of Pedro Pascal's Oberyn Martellremained under-utilized and underdeveloped by the blockbuster HBO series, there were enough flashes of brilliance and badassery to inspire visions of what could have been, and to secure the Sand Snakes a place in the fierce female character pantheon. Tyler Aquilina, Despite her petite stature, we learned throughout the show that it would be foolish to underestimate Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar). High School. 3. As the go-to crisis manager for the political elite, the Scandal protagonist, played by Kerry Washington, is one of the most powerful women in America. #KindnessDay, Charlotte in Charlotte's Web is one of the kindest, most generous kid's fiction characters @GdnChildrensBks, @EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks The swallow in Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince *weeps uncontrollably* #KindnessDay, @GdnChildrensBks Charlotte the spider. @GdnChildrensBks @lancspublib pic.twitter.com/A0A7VBqZj5, Happy #KindnessDay! Oh Beth..! This compelled them to stand up for her against Yammy later even if they had not abandoned their surly and misanthropic attitudes. Minus the football shaped head lol. 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