Favorite Literary Hero or Heroine?

Becky Sharpe is a great bad girl. For me, it would have to be Nick from The Great Gatsby. And then there's Daisy who met her tragic ending. Scarlett O'Hara is another good one for being cunning and resourceful.

Not sure I really count as a Tolkienite, but I love the characters of Beleg Strongbow, and even more Strongly, Aragorn/Estel. Tolkien took his time with Aragorn, first writing him in as a Hobbit, and later changing the complete history of the character! From Hobbit to man, he worked the dialog so carefully that the two versions of the character are so different that it's a wonder he was able to do it. I adore the carefully chosen words of Aragorn; ever eloquent, and always respectful. Great voices have had to play him in order o step up to the nobility of the character, including Sir Robert Stephens and John Hurt. I'm a Sherlock Holmes addict too - some of the most wonderful ditties were written for him to speak - monologues that are still powerful today. Sherlock is the occasional hero, but Aragorn is the perfect hero, from start to finish.

That's a tough one. I enjoy so many classic literary pieces and heroines for their strenghth and courage. I'd have to say that one of my all time favorites is Charles Dickens character Esther Summerson, from the novel "Bleak House". She is very forthright and comes from an orphaned background and grows into a strong woman that learns to know her own heart. I am actually watching the mini series again on PBS on Sunday nights, but the novel was one of Dickens best works. I also really love Louisa May Alcotts heroine, Jo March, from "Little Woman". She stood for all that woman can become if they are willing to sacrifice and be true to themselves.

I'm never able to pick just one favorite of anything, but one I could add to a list is Lady Slane of All Passions Spent, by Vita Sackville-West. I saw the BBC dramatization years ago, and just watched it on DVD and read the novel for the first time. A beautiful portrait of a woman breaking free of social expectations at the very end of her life. Also Joseph Knecht in The Glass Bead Game, as a model of intellect and personal integrity.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull. It's been a long time since reading but I seem to recall his sense of freedom and the sky being his limit. And then there is Alobar, and Kudra (Jitterbug Perfume) that had secrets to longevity and lived for centuries. For all I know, they're alive still.

I don't know if she could be considered a heroine, but Granny Weatherwax of Discworld is my role model. she's tough, down to Earth, clever, highly skilled and always does what she beleives to be right, even if everyone else doesn't like it. Susan, Deaths Grand-daughter is pretty cool too.

For me I would choose Robin Hood, if that can be counted, he was a hero I hope that's not choosing, but he's always been my hero as a child stealing from the rich and donating to the poor is hero enough in my book. The films were especially exciting, especially with Kevin Kostner playing the role, but Robin Hood has been played by so many actors. He'll always be up there at number one, literary hero or not. I would love to live in the woods and be one of his merry men and live off the land, with no taxes to pay!

This is a great question...and a very difficult one to answer! I've read and enjoyed so many great classics over the years, especially in my college days. I can't possibly choose an all time favorite, but I will choose two of my favs. One of my fav heroes is Oliver Twist for his innocence, courage, and resilience. And, for heroine, one of my favs is Eveline from the story in The Dubliners of the same name by James Joyce. I did a review of criticism paper on this story and became very familiar with this heroine. I liked her for her sense of responsibility to her family and for her courage as a woman.

Anne Rice's Lestat,Alexandre Dumas' D'artagnan,Pierre De Laclos' Valmont, Ray Bradbury's Jim Nightshade.They float my literary boat,pretty much!! Great quesyion!

I have so many, it is difficult to choose, Miss Marple is an obvious candidate, so is Inspector Barnaby; Richard Hannay could also be a competitor, even Little Miss Fogarty (from Miss Read's books of village life at Thrush Green). I like detective novels but also village life books as well, and listen to a lot of audio books (of various different themes). If I have to put my 'Little Grey Cells' to chose one person then at the moment it would be Inspector Morse. With so many, pehaps I could have a monthly favourite.

Well, he's not my favorite, but I liked Sherlock Holmes enough that I named my three month old puppy Sherlock. : )

My favorite heroines stem from my childhood. Jo March from Little Women is one of my favorites and also Scarlett from Gone with the Wind. They are both flawed but that's what makes them human and they are both strong, confident women that anyone can look up to for what they've accomplished.

My favorite literary heroine is Catherine from Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. She and Heathcliff 's love is so passionate and moving,proving the most intense, the most beautiful and at the same time the most horrible passion ever to be found possible in human beings.

Atticus Finch from To Kill A Mockingbird. I loved how he talked to his children without hiding things as most adults would to. He is just so honest and genuine. And he tried his best on a case which he knew he'd lose from the start.

Well, I prefer books that other authors write, instead of the creator's, but my favorite character is Sherlock Holmes. I think he's fascinating, especially when you get past the stereotype.

If we are going with classic literature I would have to choose Marianne Dashwood from "Sense and Sensability" by Jane Austen. I love her wildness, intelligence, creativity, and love of the romantic. If we go with modern fiction, I like Anita Blake from the Laurell K. Hamilton series. She is such a strong female character. I love that she has supernatural abilities, I like her strength and her morals, and her overall personality.

I guess I would have to chose Gytha (Nanny) Ogg from the Discworld series of books by Terry Pratchett. The reason, well she is just like me:-) Always an optimist, enjoys a good laugh, a drink and good company, has an eye for the menfolk and is always up for a giggle.

One of my favorite literary hero, is ulysses the classic greek hero from Homer`s Odyssey, the epic 10 year voyage of the Trojan War hero cursed by the gods, back to his beloved Penelope in Ithaca, is one of my favorite tales since my childhood, the trip is full of perils and adventure, I always enjoyed this character very much, is resorcefoulness, intelligence and bravery are legendary.

My absolute favorite literary heroine is Elizabeth Bennett from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. She is a lady without being prudish, although she agonizes over the dismaying behavior of her family she still stands behind them, and her saucy style with Darcy is appealing!

My all time favorite literary heroine is Elizabeth Bennett from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. She is a "gentleman's daughter", concerned about her reputation and behavior and dismayed by the behavior of her family, yet she stands behind them when bad judgement affects her life and love. And she is delightfully saucy with the dignified Mr. Darcy!