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On the Road characters Sal Paradise Sal is the novel’s narrator. He loves to travel and write. Dean Moriarty Dean is Sal’s best friend. He’s a free spirit, full of energy and loves jazz. Marylou Marylou is Dean’s first wife. She’s young,

The Outsiders Characters Ponyboy Curtis He is the youngest member of the greasers. He loves reading and movie-going. Darrel Curtis Known as Darry, he works hard to keep his brothers together after their parents’ death. Sodapop Curtis The middle Curtis brother, Sodapop,

A Prayer for Owen Meany Characters Character Name Description Owen Meany A small, smart boy with a strange voice and strong faith. He believes he is an instrument of God. John Wheelwright Owen’s best friend and the novel’s narrator. He struggles with

The Unbearable Lightness of Being Characters Tomas A talented surgeon, struggling with love and commitment. Tereza Tomas’s wife, a photographer seeking depth and meaning in life. Sabina Tomas’s mistress, a free-spirited artist valuing individuality. Franz A professor and Sabina’s lover, seeking a

Rebecca Characters Mrs. de Winter The protagonist and narrator of the story, a young woman who becomes the second wife of Maxim de Winter. Maxim de Winter The wealthy and brooding owner of Manderley, a country estate. Rebecca de Winter Maxim’s first

The Secret Garden Character Mary Lennox She is the main character of “The Secret Garden.” Colin Craven He is Mary’s cousin and a sickly boy. Dickon Sowerby He is a nature-loving boy who becomes friends with Mary and Colin. Archibald Craven He

Atlas Shrugged Characters Character Name Description Dagny Taggart A strong, smart woman who runs Taggart Transcontinental railroad. Hank Rearden A steel magnate who invents Rearden Metal and values hard work. John Galt A mysterious man who leads the strike of the mind

In Cold Blood Characters Perry Smith He has a tough past that made him a criminal. He’s smart, yet dangerous. Richard ‘Dick’ Hickock He’s Perry’s partner in crime. Herb Clutter He’s the head of the Clutter family. Bonnie Clutter She’s Herb’s wife.

Anne of Green Gables Characters Anne Shirley She’s the main character, an imaginative and talkative orphan with fiery red hair. Marilla Cuthbert Marilla is a stern and practical woman who adopts Anne with her brother, Matthew. Matthew Matthew, Marilla’s brother, is a

The Alchemist Characters Santiago He’s the leading character, a young Andalusian shepherd. Melchizedek He’s the King of Salem. He inspires Santiago to follow his dream and go to Egypt. The Englishman He’s a bookish man Santiago meets in his travels. The Alchemist