NEXT: Bleach: 10 Harsh Realities Of Being An Espada. 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. To celebrate Kindness Day, weve chosen some of the best. 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. Such disregard to these conventions makes him, inadvertently, very cool. No superpowers, just wit, and a taser. The Greatest Cartoon Characters In TV History, The Most Attractive Cartoon Characters Of All Time, The Best To Worst Kingdom Hearts Characters, 25 Different Versions of Batman's Batcave, Ranked. @EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks The Mum from The Railway Children! Long before Jack Kerouac and his beat buddies went traversing America in search of life, kicks and fast times, Huckleberry Finn was having his own unforgettable adventures up and down the Mississippi. 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 And one Sunday a month, going on no sleep, he spends hours feeding the hungry and homeless of Darwin, Australia. In 1993, his brother Udi was abducted and slain by Hamas. She is physically made of selflessness. The second son of Jos Arcadio Buenda the founding father of Macondo - Colonel Aureliano is a complex character, combining brutality during the wars with moments of beatific artistic endeavour. #kindnessday. Working her way up through a toxic, male-dominated industry, and having the strength to quit Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce at one point knowing her talents were not being recognized, are testaments to her incredible fierce character development over the run of the show. 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. Although Orihime's generosity has served her well, it has the potential to backfire very quickly. It was the overt subtext (that might as well have just been text) between warrior woman Xena (Lucy Lawless) and her sidekick Gabriel (Rene O'Connor). Koro-sensei has something different in mind. Cormac McCarthys tribute to fatherhood is a vividly drawn, unnamed man that loves his son more than life itself. Arguably Stephen Kings greatest creation, Deschain is cut from the rugged rock that gives forth strong, silent types. @GuardianBooks @GdnChildrensBks Great list but I might have put Snape over Dumbledore in the tradition of Boo Radley. He temporarily brought some of them home to his wife and eight children. @GdnChildrensBks Miss Jennifer Honey in Matilda https://t.co/5ksIDJ7phy, @guardianbooks @gdnchildrensbks surely the BFG has to be up there? Space, time travel or dystopia? Jane Eyre from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Independent, self-motivating, and full of wit Jane Eyre is one of the most inspirational female characters in history, and I don't see that. Mans primal instinct is survival well, that equally applies to foxes. Unfortunately, Misa wasn't that selfless as her altruism was only directed towards a single person. He dresses in a hunting cap, flannel shirt, baggy pants and scarf, and spends the entire novel criticising everyone and everything around him. Boy Bouncers: you know the type they have more than one boy under their spell and so "bounce" back and forth between them and never really care about either one. With an absolutely no-nonsense attitude ("I got a nose for white supremacy, and he smells like bleach") and detective skills to rival any version of Batman, Angela is truly a hero for our times. Cole has also attended funerals in costume. Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Superman and Ms. Marvel were the selfless superheroes we aspired to be like when we were younger. R. P. McMurphy is a rebel with a cause. Hes got the world figured. He would no doubt despise the thought of being considered cool. Taran has many friends. Apart from accidentally squishing the Wicked Witch of the East (oops), Dorothy is willing to help everyone, including the Scarecrow, the Tin-Man and the Cowardly Lion. Many of us grew up idolizing the superheroes we read about in comic books. The whole book is about kindness, and how it can transform young lives. He is also one of the coolest. People are scared of her powers, and others are determined to convince her to use them for good, but Jessica only moves when she wants to. 10 . Not many characters are recognisable by their first name alone Alice is a notable exception. Her last scene is walking out of the office with her sunglasses on and box in hand in the finale? Offers may be subject to change without notice. NBC and ABC TV shows are filled with memorable moments and iconic characters. Sir John Falstaff is the archetypal rogue a larger than life cad that could eat, drink and make merry for England. Even after being badly injured by All For One, he did not hesitate to save the innocent despite the high toll it took on his body. I don't think there is another Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network show that has ever come close. A beautiful book. She looks after the Banks children and teaches them to be kind and polite, just like she is. Embellishments and lies scatter the prose, as does plagiarism. As a young man, Kin'emon was a cutthroat who stole from everyone around him. This no-nonsense approach is beautifully exemplified by hard-boiled private eye Philip Marlowe, who was stunningly successful with the dames too. And at the end of the day he used to relax with artificial stimulants when cocaine was legal of course. I didn't really like the show as a kid either, but later in life it occurred to me about the absolutely INSANE number of secondary characters. That he was ostracised by the cynical Napoleon does not lessen our admiration for him. When she's not thwarting what feels like multiple coup attempts, assassination plots, and rigged elections, she's making popcorn and red wine look like the most enviable snack around. And, this list will be incomplete without including the hilarious sponge 'who lives under the sea'. Pelecanos might be better known for his involvement with The Wire, but its his hard-boiled crime novels that purists return to. The coolest characters in literature are the ones that you would want to spend more time with - those who jump off the page, as if they were real. Some have speculated he wants to destroy injustice. Hands down (all 8 of them) #KindnessDay, @GdnChildrensBks Matthew Cuthbert, a kind and kindred spirit. His pickpocketing skills are adroit and dexterous, and he uses his manifold wits to survive his harsh times. Captain Ahab searched for a mythical whale, even when he was labeled crazy for doing so. Reading is what she loves and its her way of escaping reality. @GdnChildrensBks Daisy is the person I wanted to be - and changed my life when I created her in The Waterhouse Girl. The physicians efforts havent gone unnoticed. Fierce Females - Kimiko (The Boys)/Cookie (Empire)/Eleven from Stranger things, XENA-WARRIOR PRINCESS, Lucy Lawless, Episode: Return Of Callisto, 1995-2001, The Spanish Princess Stephanie Levi-John (Lina), Charlotte Hope (Princess Catherine), Nadia Parkes (Rosa) CR: Nick Briggs/Starz. While he is partially motivated by a desire to be as cool as his idol All Might, his main goal is to save people who are in danger. She put others' needs above her own to such an extent that it endangered her own life. by. I don't think there is another Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network show that has ever come close. You see, were attempting to extol the virtues of being cool through the medium of literature. Alamin Yohannes, Related: All the reasons Dear White People season 3 is one of the best shows of the year, Not just strong and brave, Detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) of the NYPD's Special Victims Unit brings a sincere, empathetic nature and deep emotional intelligence to her job making her the best of the best. Jesse Eisenberg in The Social Network (2010) Mark Zuckerberg See more Vote! 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. Gaddy, who would be dubbed Baltimores Mother Teresa, kept up the tradition until her death from breast cancer in 2001. Wotton is the archetypal Victorian aesthete and dandy. 1 Description 2 Appearance 3 Personality 4 Relationships 4.1 Spongebob SquarePants 4.2 Pearl Krabs 4.3 Karen Plankton 4.4 Patrick Star 4.5 Squidward Tentacles 4.6 Eugene H. Krabs 4.7 Larry the Lobster 4.8 Gary the Snail 5 Skills 6 Trivia 7 Credit Description Coles caped crusade, while heartwarming, is also heartbreaking. He is also known as "Knight of Darkness", "Masked Crusader" and "World's Greatest Detective". Hes driven five hours to make a midnight appearance for a boy approaching death. Andy Palmer is the ultimate evocation of this rootless life. She welcomes her new friends on her trip down the Yellow Brick Road, and takes them to have their wishes granted by the Whiz of a Wiz. When he sees that his classmate is too emotionally distraught to do his best job, he encourages him to work past family issues to fight to his full potential - even though that means thatIzukuis a lot less likely to be able to be able to win the fight. The Kindest Character is definitely Rubeus Hagrid. Tony Fowler has braved flood waters to rescue a cat in peril. Staffed by 200 volunteers and coordinated single-handedly by Roth, Derech Hachlama transports ailing Palestinians into Israel so they can receive proper care. His mode of transportation also sent a message. Dr. Rakh has set out to change that. But she's also a lover at heart. Quite possibly the funniest character in modern literature, the larger than life Ignatius J. Reilly deplores the modern world and its pop culture leanings. RJ Palacio on the power of kindness - children's books podcast, How to do nice and be kind this summer in pictures. Erudite, witty, charming Holmes set the benchmark against which all other fictional (and some not-so fictional) detectives are measured. A beautiful, clever, sometimes deceitful, but all-too-real literary creation. Then one day in 1981, her luck changed. Some, however, tend to hit us right in the gut. A dashing and heroic young man obsessed with saving his family, he pours his creative efforts into bashing the Nazis, while romancing the novels beautiful and captivating heroine. Fantastic stories featuring the Dark Knight. 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. Everyones favourite nanny only stays with children for as long as she is needed, and sets them on the right track. Earl from My Name is Earl. He gives Charlie the last of his money to buy another Wonka bar, in search of a golden ticket. Ned Stark, Game of Thrones While he was alive, Ned Stark was known for his bravery, his wisdom, and his unflagging (if sometimes) brutal fairness as a leaderwhich is why, five books after he was beheaded by evil King Joffrey, the mere mention of his name is still enough to inspire the North to rise on behalf of his few remaining family members. His friends might be doomed, but ultra-cynical Rents is somehow going to rise above this malaise. She's the reason I became a teacher. Friends in literary circles helped him amass 200 books. His decision to declare insanity in order to serve the rest of his prison sentence in comparative peace might be misguided, but once ensconced in a mental institution he shines like a beacon, especially in relation to the tyrannical Nurse Ratched. Considering the insane number of fans that iconic characters like the Joker have, it is no surprise that viewers adore characters that look pleasant, but actually aren't. Just like in real life, people in movies and TV series often try to pretend to be someone they aren't, hiding their flaws in their charm and sense of humor. He may appear to be a nave and helpless child aimlessly wandering around space, but his quest is concerned with the most fundamental question of all what is life for? An obsessive individual who over the course a full 29 years - of Don Winslows tour-de-force exploration of Americas helpless war on drugs, refuses to bow down in the face of seemingly unbeatable odds. Furthermore, her rare medical ninjutsu was essential in stabilizing the Allied Shinobi Forces as the battle against Madara gradually drew to a close. As an archangel, she refused to execute demons needlessly and even embraced her love with Meliodas in spite of the Supreme Deity. Oh Beth..! 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. He has also made a promise to a friend of his who had fought in the first world war, that if his family ever needed help, they could come to him. Richard Katzs life reads like a roll call of cool boho intellectual, rakish, womaniser, hedonist, musician in a renowned new wave band And then just when he finds some sort of fulfilment, he finds creative success in early middle age with his alt.country outfit Walnut Surprise. As she weathers prophecies, family secrets, and many wild wigs through six seasons to solve cases and take down bad guys. His pursuit of freedom and his dealings with race and racism make him one of the coolest kids ever. At night, he works as a cabdriver. And we can't think of anything fiercer or braver than showing that kind of vulnerability after fighting for decades to prove yourself. His life is one big vivid and evocative swirl, but hes had enough of the hipster life. Choose life; choose Rents. 10. Veronica Mars is known for its unique tone, fun characters, and a few strong mystery arcs, but its lasting impact is its lead character. It started in 2015 when the schoolteacher was looking for a way to increase literacy among children in the distant and difficult-to-access parts of Afghanistan. He uses physical strength, metal power and a few clever tools to defeat any villain who stands in his way, ensuring that Gotham remains safe. MUFASA - THE LION KING. To be certain, Aang usually acts courageously and was even so selfless that he let Ozai live. 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. "At first, Melanie serves primarily as an example of everything Scarlett is not. Not only is she an icon, but Xena also single-handedly made chakram cool. Alamin Yohannes, Related: Ranking Alicia Florrick's love interests, Before an infinite amount of superhero content was available across multiple platforms on demand, there was Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman. Forrest Gump faced his share of adversity in Winston Groom's 1986 eponymous novel and the the 1994 film, but nothing stopped him from reaching greatest. Never trust anyone who doesnt believe in the power of the imagination. Brush up on your classics with these best free Kindle books. They would even be willing to sacrifice their own life to save another or more. At the beginning of the first movie, Hiccup is a scrawny little teenager who wants more out of life than what the typical Viking lifestyle can give him. He never rests until he is able to confront his father's killer and utter the words, "Hello. Although Elizabeth may not always have the best judgment, her altruism and kindness are her most unquestionable qualities. The average person would cut their losses and give up. #CryEveryTime, @booksinkbanbury @GuardianBooks @GdnChildrensBks I nominate Bella in 'dogger' by Shirley Hughes pic.twitter.com/V6vlMZL4xZ. Take your pick with the best sci-fi books. An American of Irish descent studying in Dublin, he is a somewhat immoral beast relentlessly cheating on his young wife who is trying to raise their infant daughter, and forever drunk but you cant help rooting for him. A highlight of her kindness is when she and her siblings take a birthday feast to Perks and his family to show how grateful they are to know him, or when Bobby stands in front of an oncoming steam train to stop it from crashing and injuring people on board. Tyler Aquilina, Despite her petite stature, we learned throughout the show that it would be foolish to underestimate Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar). According to the barber, hes reunited approximately 10,000 families. Don't let her fists of death fool you. Psychokinetic abilities aside, Eleven was also brave enough to express her want of a family (which came in the form of David Harbour's Sheriff Jim Hopper), and need to fully embrace life as a young persondances, first kisses and all. 2. Some of these selfless characters are sacrificing major things like their personal safety, their ability to remain in society, or even their ability to exist in human form. You want to be her and be her best friend. Drug dealers dont tend to be thoughtful 17-year-old philosophers, but thats the fate ahem dealt to White Mike. It meant that within that period, the Avatar could not be reborn as a more motivated person. I think the police chief summed it up nicely when he (unexpectedly) easily agreed to do a favor for Leslie: She uses her favors to help other people. You must have a goodreads account to vote. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. @KidsBloomsbury @GdnChildrensBks I'd say that Mamie Rose is pretty hard to beat in ric-Emmanuel Schmitt's Oscar and the Lady in Pink, @BeautLiesBSU what do you think? For example, she tried to drag Daz through the snow and back to base even though she could have frozen to death herself. A timeless reminder of the power of the imagination. At first, he encountered suspicion and aggression, but with time, patients warmed to him. We want this blog to grow, so share the kindness and nominate your kindest childrens books character on Twitter (. Her ambitious and overbearing manner might not be the quintessence of womanhood especially as drawn by upper class society but she recognises the abundant flaws in the human condition and seeks to highlight them mercilessly. BecauseAlphonse is in the middle of a battle, reuniting with his severely weakened body would put him - and the rest of his comrades - at a severe disadvantage. These characters might watch the people they love die, while facing hurdle after hurdle. His cool detachment from the events that guide him inexorably towards his death are fantastic to behold. Prohibitively high hospital costs in Palestine and stringent restrictions on travel to Israel made it incredibly difficult for many Palestinians to obtain proper medical care. If you knew that you were going to die within a year, how would you spend that time? Cole, who was on duty, had to recover the body. Not only did Wonder Woman inspire young women in the '70s by proving females weren't the weaker sex, but her legacy continues to grow through recent iterations of the character on the big screen through Gal Gadot. It is only by uncovering the context behind their actions that fans can understand what motivates them to be exceptionally noble. Fred Rogers from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. However, it may come as a surprise that not all selfless characters in anime are depicted as heroic. Don Quixote is routinely heralded as one of the greatest literary creations of all time. Carter was pretty inspirational in her own right as one of the first Latinas to portray a superhero. Fa Mulan is a Disney character who first appeared in the 1998 film "Mulan." What makes Karin slightly more selfless than Misa is that she's never killed anyone. Of course, this being a Roald Dahl novel, there is only winner. Although you could argue he was selfless for selfish reasons. I didn't really like the show as a kid either, but later in life it occurred to me about the absolutely INSANE number of secondary characters. Hepburn gave Golightly an air of chic elegance; in reality, Holly is much more troubled. Among the notable ESFJ personality characters, Leslie Knope and Dominic Toretto stand out. Others disguise their intentions as greedy ones, and some of them are even paradoxically villainous. He's the leader, but shows such benevolent wisdom. At first, he tries to discover why he has been arrested, but in time he becomes resigned to his fate. Sure, she can pluck the eyes right out of the heads of Russian mobsters due to the superpower-inducing Compound V formula that runs through her body. Dorothy could be forgiven for being quite self-absorbed after the awful trip to the Emerald City inside a twister, but she is still incredibly kind to the people and creatures that she meets. Bleach's Orihime was a free-spirited girl with a huge heart for others. Lists about the most memorable fictional characters in film, TV, and literature that will stick in our minds forever. Answer (1 of 7): Melanie Hamilton from Gone With The Wind. Dismayed, Singh wanted to do something that would bring people of all stripes together. Further, she voluntarily halved her lifespan so that he could make use of the shinigami eyes without reducing his own mortality. Fictional Characters Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. So pure and sweet-natured and openhearted. Theyre never selfish, or mean, and they fill our hearts with joy as we read about them but just who are the kindest characters in childrens fiction? The first in a long line of inspirational Shonda Rhimes-created leading ladieskicked offGrey's Anatomy by having a one-night stand with a hot guy the night before she started her dream job, and we absolutely love a sex-positive, empowered woman having a good time (although we definitely don't recommend sleeping with your future coworker). Not all selfless characters are heroes. Here are 10 awesome fictional characters we wish were real. Another non-human; another cooler-than-thou radical. Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and Grandpa Joe - but who is the kindest? Surely HBO can find room in its ever-expanding Thrones TV universe. Larsson speculated that Salander was what Pippi Longstocking might have been. 1. And as Eve questions what true independence is and what she really wants out of life, viewers just might find themselves looking inward alongside her. His cultural tastes especially on the subject of music are well worth mirroring. Instead of conforming to their way of life she does what she wants. He has enthusiastically pursued his interest in storytelling since childhood. Vote up the fictional characters whose drive you admire. ", "Gurgi not let his friend die. Alphonse Elric is always willing to help out a person in need, but he truly shows the depths of his selflessness when he gets the opportunity to reunite his soul with his body after spending years trapped in a suit of armor. 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. John Boyne shows the kindness of children in this book, as Bruno simply sees the person Shmuel is, no labels. Like Fantes Arturo Bandini, Chinaski is the alter ego of Bukowski, and his colourful tales of hi jinks, gambling, womanising and boozing are effectively a panacea to any troubled by beige mediocrity. Which Fictional Fighter Would Destroy All Others In A Sword Fight? As the series goes on everyone treats Arnold more and more like shit. 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