Iconic. From the White House inScandalto the depths of hell inBuffy, theVampire Slayer, check out a few of the smartest and strongest women to kick ass on the small screen. Elizabeth Joestar (great-grandmother) Joseph Joestar (grandfather) Suzie Q. Joestar (grandmother) Tomoko Higashikata (grandmother from an affair) Holly Joestar-Kujo (mother) Sadao Kujo (father) Josuke Higashikata (uncle by blood) Giorno Giovanna (great-Granduncle by blood) Unnamed woman (wife) Jolyne Cujoh (daughter) Status Alive And now Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) in The . Hans and Rosa Hubermann take in Liesel Meminger, a young girl whose parents have fled Germany during the second world war. I remember not liking that show as a kid because there was no conflict. And so it is with Roland Deschain. Jolie Lash, Related: Mariska Hargitay surprises 11-year-old who escaped abduction attempt using SVU skills: 'I am just blown away', Mad Men's Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss) wasn't meant to achieve her goals, becoming the secretary to ad man Don Draper (Jon Hamm) was meant to be the end of her professional trajectory, but she made it the beginning of her career with skill and determination. Mr Fox displays all the traits associated with his vulpine tribe cunning and trickery chief among them and he regularly has need to call on them in order to outsmart the farmers who wish to do him and his family harm. Katz proves cool is an evolving state of mind and not just currency for the young. Hosseini wanted to reclaim bikes in the name of something positive. And in three Shakespeare plays thats exactly what he does. Like George Foreman. But the vibrant Mountstuart is one of the most interesting characters in modern literature an intellectual constantly making a mess of things; a doomed romantic; a curious spectator at many of the most significant events of the 20th century. Carter was pretty inspirational in her own right as one of the first Latinas to portray a superhero. I'd say it's up there with the Simpsons, honestly. And like all smart heroes, she's got some of the most loyal friends, all of whom have their own very particular set of skills they'll employ for anything McCall asks for. When her old partner, Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) came back into the picture, she helped keep him together after the murder of his wife. So without further digression, 40 of the coolest cats the printed word (and the imagination behind the quill, typewriter or word processor) has conjured up. At night, he works as a cabdriver. Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind (1939) Scarlett See more Vote! Some ESFJ cartoon characters are Snow White and SpongeBob Squartepants. From glorious youth to the lessons hard learned (and earned) by middle age, Karras, and his buddy Marcus Clay, leap from the page again and again. Her last scene is walking out of the office with her sunglasses on and box in hand in the finale? Alamin Yohannes, Related: Angela Lansbury to receive Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement, History has often resigned Catherine to the ignominy of losing Henry VIII's heart to Anne Boleyn and helping spur him to break from Catholicism. Lists about the most memorable fictional characters in film, TV, and literature that will stick in our minds forever. David Zimmerman is an English major from the United States. The vampire killer's quick thinking and courage proved that you don't need to be the biggest and baddest person in the room to help people. Singh, a Sikh who hails from Indias Punjab region, was ferrying a man through Darwin when he was asked what school his kids attended. Holly Golightly will always stand as a byword for metropolitan cool. Of course, this being a Roald Dahl novel, there is only winner. Think of him as a Patrick Bateman for our deeply distrustful times. @GuardianBooks @GdnChildrensBks Winnie the Pooh is the kindest, sweetest bear! 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. A cross between an Oscar Wilde character and Han Solo, Dangerfield lights up Donleavys uproariously lively depiction of Ireland in 1947. If her indomitable will in season 1 wasn't enough, wait until you see her in season 2, going to war in full armor while pregnant (which, yes, is true). Others disguise their intentions as greedy ones, and some of them are even paradoxically villainous. I'd say it's up there with the Simpsons, honestly. It's literally the theme of the show. She doesn't let gender discrimination stop her from enlisting in the army in her father's place. Jamie founded Listverse due to an insatiable desire to share fascinating, obscure, and bizarre facts. My name is Inigo Montoya. Eleven ( Millie Bobby Brown) in Stranger Things . Bandini was the protagonist in four Fante novels Ask The Dust being the most notorious, but Wait Until Spring, Bandini, the first. She looks after the Banks children and teaches them to be kind and polite, just like she is. Poor kid. A keen adventurer, Bruno explores the area around his new home, and stumbles across a concentration camp, which his father has been put in charge of. Everyones favourite nanny only stays with children for as long as she is needed, and sets them on the right track. There's probably someone else, but not that I'd wanted to have watched! Izuku Midoriyawants to be a professional hero more than anything in the world. After a childhood plagued by warfare, all Itachi wants was to live peacefully. 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. NBC and ABC TV shows are filled with memorable moments and iconic characters. The TV industry seems obsessed with the silent-but-deadly female archetype. There are even ESFJ anime characters, such as ChiChi from Dragon Ball Z and . His tales of working his McJob while trying to make sense of a new world order defined a very cool, but cautious, coterie of people. Nick Romano, Related: Kimiko in The Boys season 3 will get a movie musical obsession, D.C.'s champion gladiator broke barriers onscreen and off as the first Black female lead character on a network TV drama since 1974's Get Christie Love! 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. "Later variously called Snotnose, Stainface, Baldy, Sniffer, Buddha and even Piece-Of-The-Moon," Saleem is one of the greatest unreliable narrators of all time, tied to history, on an epic journey. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. His mode of transportation also sent a message. He is also one of the coolest. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. It meant that within that period, the Avatar could not be reborn as a more motivated person. 2. NEXT: Bleach: 10 Harsh Realities Of Being An Espada. The clue to Jack Dawkins hip credentials is provided by the adjective in his title. This no-nonsense approach is beautifully exemplified by hard-boiled private eye Philip Marlowe, who was stunningly successful with the dames too. Alphonse Elric Gave Up A Chance To Get His Body Back In 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood', Koro-sensei Spends His Last Year Mentoring Kids In 'Assassination Classroom'. :), @PuffinBooks @GdnChildrensBks The Smartest Giant in The Smartest Giant - Julia Donaldson Axel Scheffler @MacKidsBooks, @GdnChildrensBks @EmilyDrabs If patience is a kindness, Charlie, always so patient with Lola, has to be one of the kindest. But she's also a lover at heart. 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. The character was so beloved that it created what is called "The Scully Effect," women in real life who choose to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) inspired by Scully. Hes got the world figured. 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. 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. It doesn't matter how weak he is in comparison to his opponent, he'll rush into any fight and put his life on the line if it means ensuring someone else's safety. Others disguise their intentions as greedy ones in order to save face, and a handful of selfless characters are even paradoxically villainous. He goes from being a helpful kid to a kid who is always be screamed at by everyone, adult and child, to fix their problems. Her magics were almost purposed entirely for healing, and she objected whenever Meliodas executed his enemies. Jolie Lash, Related: Queen Latifah is committed to The Equalizer for the long haul, If Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) was on the case, you knew it would get solved. Reading is what she loves and its her way of escaping reality. 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! Sydney Bucksbaum, Billy Eichner might've kickstarted the "Lets' go, lesbians!" In 2010, the milkmans tireless service earned him a prestigious UK award bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II herself. One especially agonizing case involved a five-year-old named Joshua who drowned in a pool. She has been a decent asset to the Leaf Village ever since. RJ Palacio on the power of kindness - children's books podcast, How to do nice and be kind this summer in pictures. Not many characters are recognisable by their first name alone Alice is a notable exception. If you wanted conflict out of that show, just look at literally anyone who isn't Arnold. Bums, punks and outsiders might make for unlikely role models, but in the world of cool, straight society is shunned. Vietnam vet and DEA agent Art Keller is like a dog with a bone. Cool as vicarious evil thrills. The scrappy teen doesn't back down to anyone, from spoiled rich kids at school to the corrupt officer at the precinct. They have excellent people skills and are typically self-sacrificing, putting others' needs ahead of their own. Thats pretty cool in our book. And Beth from Little Women. This made him one of the most selfless characters in Hunter X Hunter, even if he'd have others believe that he was self-absorbed. But Mark Renton, Irvine Welshs anti-hero, is. The Bucket family are. Whether the Artful Dodger was a petty criminal by circumstance or temperament neednt concern us. 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. X-23 (Dafne Keen) in Logan. In supernatural fiction, characters like Harry Potter, Frodo, and Buffy are given plenty of opportunities to abandon their quests, but choose to press on. Today is Kindness Day; inspired by the bestselling book Wonder by R J Palacio and run in conjunction with The Diana Awards Anti-Bullying Campaign, Kindness Day is one day every year that asks people to perform a random act of kindness whether thats to friends, family, school mates or strangers! Hans welcomes Liesel with open arms, and helps her learn how to read so she can fit in at school. He is a true role model in every sense of the word, and if that isnt cool then we might as well all give up and go home. But despite being known as the Barber of Larkana, Khokhar is acclaimed for something far greater. A young girl whose inquisitive nature holds a mirror up to the often complacent and acquiescent adult world, Alice is swept away by the magical world of Wonderland. Answer (1 of 7): Melanie Hamilton from Gone With The Wind. 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. For two decades, hes been a shepherd to Pakistans missing and kidnapped children. Having discovered Light early in the series, she was already smitten by him and willing to do whatever he asked. Now, much like were not condoning the use of smack (see Mark Renton), were not encouraging murder as a legitimate method of getting on in life. She is physically made of selflessness. Despite male relationships, including a little tryst with the God of War himself, the pair always found their way back to each other and fought everything the world of Greek mythology threw at him. Tell us about it, and if enough people agree we'll add it in. Raskolnikov is a complex young chap, who believes he belongs to a camp of extraordinary humans who are not beholden to a societys laws, values and traditions. Among the notable ESFJ personality characters, Leslie Knope and Dominic Toretto stand out. Nobody really enjoys being around selfish people so why would I want to read about them? He gives Charlie the last of his money to buy another Wonka bar, in search of a golden ticket. 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? Tyler Aquilina, Related: The Sand Snakes answer 6 questions, Credit: Jasper Savage/Amazon Studios; Chuck Hodes/FOX; Netflix, Credit: Colleen Hayes/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images, Credit: Michelle Faye/Wynonna Earp Productions, Inc./SYFY, Credit: Kelsey McNeal/ABC via Getty Images, Credit: Jeff Neumann/CBS via Getty Images), Credit: Walt Disney Television via Getty Images. Cole, who was on duty, had to recover the body. All Might was also not selfish with his power, willing to pass it on to Izuku Midoriya at the earliest opportunity. Mans primal instinct is survival well, that equally applies to foxes. His pickpocketing skills are adroit and dexterous, and he uses his manifold wits to survive his harsh times. Who are the kindest characters in children's fiction? 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. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. Hands down (all 8 of them) #KindnessDay, @GdnChildrensBks Matthew Cuthbert, a kind and kindred spirit. Eikichi Onizuka. Karin was so devoted to Sasuke that she even overlooked him spearing her through the chest. However, even though contemptuous A&R man Steven Stelfox is utterly obscene; has no redeeming qualities, and regularly dispatches of bodies with nary a trace of guilt, theres something venerable about his drive. In 1993, his brother Udi was abducted and slain by Hamas. As a young man, Kin'emon was a cutthroat who stole from everyone around him. 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. And so it is with Roland Deschain. He is also known as "Knight of Darkness", "Masked Crusader" and "World's Greatest Detective". Let's give them a spin-off! That Mr Fox sports a natty line in threads especially his tweed suits only elevates him in the pantheon of cool. list created September 16th, 2012 These characters might watch the people they love die, while facing hurdle after hurdle. Batman is one of the most famous fictional characters, a comic book hero of the DC Comics publishing house, created by cartoonist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. Alamin Yohannes, Samantha White (Logan Browning) sees Black students' issues at her Ivy League institution and is committed to speaking truth to power on Dear White People. 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. Think of them as imaginary buddies youd want to go for a pint with. Practically every superhero character is also imbued with this admirable trait. Their journeys take on a complexity not afforded to many characters on television; courage that exists in both quiet decisions and loud proclamations, seemingly endless motivation and energy, and the wits and fortitude to outlast even the deadliest foes and demons. This means that Hans and Rosa also take in Max Vandenburg, Hans friends son and a Jew. Wotton is emblematic of his colourful times, but, moreover, a lively voice who will always be slightly askew of bland societal norms. 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