We dare you to stop watching as these two fierce and fascinating women constantly find themselves in each other's orbits! Whites Charlottes Web! In addition to mending Grimmjow's wounds, Orihime also healed two women who had previously abused her. These heroes rather care more about other people's life instead of having an ego. @GuardianBooks @GdnChildrensBks Great list but I might have put Snape over Dumbledore in the tradition of Boo Radley. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Dismayed, Singh wanted to do something that would bring people of all stripes together. Fred Rogers from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. But in reality, hes just an incredibly helpful milkman. Such disregard to these conventions makes him, inadvertently, very cool. Cool as vicarious evil thrills. I hope to one day have a son like Arnold. A member of the Spanish nobility who wants to embark on a noble quest to revive the dormant chivalric tradition, Don Quixote is a cool customer. 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. As one of Death Note's only female characters, Misa Amane stands out in many ways. A notorious hedonist, coruscating wit and delightful raconteur, he is what Dorian Gray aspires to be. Thats pretty cool in our book. They dont write men like they used to. @GdnChildrensBks Nancy from Oliver Twist. Arguably Stephen King's greatest creation, Deschain is cut from the rugged rock that gives forth strong, silent types. 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 I'm never sure.). Fictional Characters Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Actually were not encouraging murder full stop. Hans does this despite knowing that if he was found to be harbouring a Jew he would be killed, which proves that Hans is always willing to help other people, regardless of the consequences for him. Henry Chinaski is one such animated outcast. Marcus Jones, Demons, skin-walkers, and vengeful spirits are all in a day's work for the titular heroine of Wynonna Earp (played by Melanie Scrofano), the great-great-granddaughter of legendary Western lawman Wyatt Earp. Rachel Yang, If you ever need to feel inspired, just watch any episode of Parks and Recreation. The Marvel character is a refreshing reminder that we can live on our own terms, that every hero's journey is their own, and that superpowers go beyond a super suit. Cool is too often associated with the nefarious activities of nattily dressed kids running amok in a neon-clad metropolis. Its easy to forget that 007 began life in literature, rather than the big screen. A wonderfully observed figure full of childlike charm and wonder, Huckleberry Finn is one of the totemic figures in literature. Cormac McCarthys tribute to fatherhood is a vividly drawn, unnamed man that loves his son more than life itself. Tell us about it, and if enough people agree we'll add it in. This no-nonsense approach is beautifully exemplified by hard-boiled private eye Philip Marlowe, who was stunningly successful with the dames too. Both served partners that used them, and both were completely sacrificial toward that end. Shandy is post-modern even before the era of the modern. 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. No matter how many times he had anvils dropped on his head, Wile E. Coyote never gave up his quest to get the elusive Road Runner. 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. Jesse Eisenberg in The Social Network (2010) Mark Zuckerberg See more Vote! Bruno isnt interested in the fact that he is supposed to hate Shmuel, he is simply interested in being his friend. And, this list will be incomplete without including the hilarious sponge 'who lives under the sea'. @EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks The Mum from The Railway Children! Fantastic stories featuring the Dark Knight. Alamin Yohannes, Related: Why Marvel's Jessica Jones is the superhero for the #MeToo movement, Teenage P.I. For the sake of the greater good, Al decides to stay in the suit of armor, even though for all he knows, he'll never get another chance to get back to his body. @GuardianBooks @GdnChildrensBks The Water Rat. He's the leader, but shows such benevolent wisdom. @GdnChildrensBks @EmilyDrabs Joe from Summer of the Swans. Sydney Bucksbaum, Billy Eichner might've kickstarted the "Lets' go, lesbians!" 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. A beautiful, clever, sometimes deceitful, but all-too-real literary creation. This character tends to be sometimes Pure Good heroes as they are never selfish and arrogant but always selfless. While the quiet warrior starts off with just a samurai sword, two Zombie lackeys, and a mysterious past, she gradually becomes a central figure on the show. In 2010, the milkmans tireless service earned him a prestigious UK award bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II herself. Her work has garnered international praise. Singh answered. However, it may come as a surprise that not all selfless characters in anime are depicted as heroic. Odysseus traveled for decades, facing monsters and war in order to get home to his wife. In supernatural fiction, characters like Harry Potter, Frodo, and Buffy are given plenty of opportunities to abandon their quests, but choose to press on. Arguably Stephen Kings greatest creation, Deschain is cut from the rugged rock that gives forth strong, silent types. @GdnChildrensBks #kindnessday Second one I thought of, weirdly, is Polly from Mr Gum. His cultural tastes especially on the subject of music are well worth mirroring. By 1991, 10 years after the first Thanks for Giving event, she would help prepare 17,000 meals, all funded through the generosity of donations. And so it is with Roland Deschain. #kindnessday. Mara Wilson as Matilda (1996) Because she's adopted into a really mean family who are different to her and who try and stop her from being herself. From then on, Gaddy, aided by a bevy of civic-minded volunteers, would feed Baltimores poor on Thanksgiving in what would be known as the Thanks for Giving feast. 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. Naruto's Karin and Misa have much in common. The tragedy left a gaping hole in Roths heart that he needed to fill. I don't think there is another Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network show that has ever come close. #CryEveryTime, @booksinkbanbury @GuardianBooks @GdnChildrensBks I nominate Bella in 'dogger' by Shirley Hughes pic.twitter.com/V6vlMZL4xZ. Izuku Midoriyawants to be a professional hero more than anything in the world. Eventually, Khokhar began carrying them to their parents. His cool detachment from the events that guide him inexorably towards his death are fantastic to behold. Having discovered Light early in the series, she was already smitten by him and willing to do whatever he asked. @GuardianBooks @GdnChildrensBks Hazel Wong! While Holden Caulfield may typify everything that folk over the age of 30 find distasteful about youth narcissism, angst, misguided rebellion - it would be perverse not to include him here. Bond is a cold, detached secret agent with expensive tastes a worldly, well-bred individual who can floor men (physically) and women (seductively) with equal style and minimum of fuss. The average person would cut their losses and give up. Singh, a Sikh who hails from Indias Punjab region, was ferrying a man through Darwin when he was asked what school his kids attended. Rewarding comics for discerning readers - these are the best graphic novels for adults. Atticus Finch might not exemplify the most obvious characteristics of cool: hes not reciting freeform poetry to impress women at 4am, but the detail is everything. Others disguise their intentions as greedy ones in order to save face, and a handful of selfless characters are even paradoxically villainous. His friends might be doomed, but ultra-cynical Rents is somehow going to rise above this malaise. Instead of conforming to their way of life she does what she wants. John Fante is one of the unsung heroes of 20th century American literature. Swaggering their way through the pages of your favourite reads. A man for who lavish extravagance, art and beauty are the only interesting things in life. Bruno is unaware of what hes found, and makes friends with Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence. Aided by a homeless man named Sallows, the physician would venture into the grimmest and grimiest parts of Pittsburgh with dirt-caked hair and clothing to search for the sick. Practically every superhero character is also imbued with this admirable trait.As rare as perseverance is in real life, its a common character trait in some of the best fiction, from television to books. You must have a goodreads account to vote. As the go-to crisis manager for the political elite, the Scandal protagonist, played by Kerry Washington, is one of the most powerful women in America. One especially agonizing case involved a five-year-old named Joshua who drowned in a pool. #kindnessday, @GdnChildrensBks I'd put two of Burnett's characters on that list: Sara from A Little Princess and Dickon from The Secret Garden. Ultimately, How to Get Away With Murder was about Annalise stripping away her mask to live the life she truly deserved. When Farid turned six, her parents sent her to Pakistan where she was able to attend school. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. The nonsensical world is where she can finally feel at home. While most people don't automatically equate wholesale slaughter with selflessness, Itachi is actually one of the most selfless characters in anime history. It's literally the theme of the show. I don't think there is another Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network show that has ever come close. 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. See? 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. Arthur Boo Radley is the next door neighbour of the Finch family in Harper Lees 1960 classic To Kill a Mockingbird. She gave to those with even less than herself. Open fireplace. The cabdrivers charitable exploits were inspired by prejudice. She is self-styled as being practically perfect in every way, and this isnt actually far from the truth! Andy Palmer is the ultimate evocation of this rootless life. http://t.co/vzTzHdwtyf tell us yours! How could you leave out Heidi, Pollyanna, Beth (from Little Women) and Miss Honey (from Matilda)? Only the rich and glamorous can be professionally jaded by the age of 18. Veronica Mars is known for its unique tone, fun characters, and a few strong mystery arcs, but its lasting impact is its lead character. 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. These are pretty much the opposite of selfish characters and egomaniacs. At his hospital, girls are delivered free of charge. No superpowers, just wit, and a taser. Into this void entered a generation of hyper intelligent, yet confused individuals. That Mr Fox sports a natty line in threads especially his tweed suits only elevates him in the pantheon of cool. Just because most of us compromise upon adulthood, doesnt mean we are right. 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). Simpler times, folks, simpler times. For years, Bea Gaddy vacillated between low-paying jobs and homelessness, digging through trash cans for nuggets of sustenance when she couldnt afford food. Whether the Artful Dodger was a petty criminal by circumstance or temperament neednt concern us. Kin'emon's life is evidence that moral complexity still exists despite the relatively binary nature of heroes and villains in the One Piece series. And we can't think of anything fiercer or braver than showing that kind of vulnerability after fighting for decades to prove yourself. 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. 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