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