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Who are your favorite heroes of fiction?

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Those who are still relatable 50ad (17) The ones in my head that haven't been written about yet A real phony (27) James Bond, Bill Denborough A.J. (27) Peter Pan. AROG The Great Gatsby, Don Quixote, Falstaff AR (20) So far, the old Russian classic personalities, soul seekers who look for meaning and find it. AS (32) Hans Castorp, Ishmael A (19) those that sacrifice for the greater good Aaron (32) Not sure. Certainly Gus from Lonesome Dove comes to mind. Maybe Donald Shimoda of Illusions. AbbySF Hector from The Iliad, Alyosha Karamazov from Brothers Karamazov, Adam Wayne from Napoleon of Notting Hill. Abs Johnny mcqueen, Sherlock Holmes Adam Hyde (26) Roland Deschain, Duncan McLeod Adam Seline (30) Anti-heros Adam (22) Batman Adam (25) Who can not live a life worth writing about, can not write a book worth reading; and who can, does not have the time to (Albert Camus was an exception.) Admiral Love (33) Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Jack Harkness Adrian Martyn (34) Alice in Wonderland. Adriana (16) penny lane, holly go-lightly Adriana (16) Paul Carpenter - the portable door. Ady (22) The dude, Aggie White men who appreciate the women in their lives Agreen (29) Those who fight for everything, who are not afraid to change and to risk in order to get what they dream of. Agu (21) The wonder twins. (Zan) Agustina (27) Hayao Miyazaki movie protagonists Ai (21) Jake Brigance from "A Time to Kill" by John Grisham Aisha Milburn (32) Deadpool. He's boss as fuck. Ajay (17) Raylan Givens, Ironman, Ajm9511 (21) Luke Skywalker, Indiana Jones, and Wolverine Al (28) Action hero's who are intelligent and resourceful Alan (58) Hamlet; Malone Albertine (29) The fictional seekers of truth because real ones are rare Aldonza77 (47) I prefer the antagonist to the protagonist. Alecksi None in fiction, except maybe the final idealization of myself Alessandro Pian (30) eccentric rogues with a pure heart Alex C. Recently my favorite hero of fiction is Jesus from Jose Saramago's novel (not the one in the Bible). Alex Roger Thornhill and Jack Gladney Alex (22) The good guys, with just the streak of bad Alex (17) the writers of those heroes Alexandra Bryhter (24) Huckleberry Finn Alexandra (27) I've never had a hero. I don't know if that's positive or negative, but I do know that it is true. Alexandra (19) Those who are courageous and who persevere. Alexandra (24) justine - alexandria quartet AlexandriaHMerlin (40) Faustus, someone who doesn't know everything; Lars Lindstrom, a precious, relentless man that is deeply sensitive; Atticus Finch, a lawyer Alexis Johnson (19) Batman Ali (37) Harry Potter Alicein1derland (27) Esseintes, Lord Henry Alin (23) Relatability is nice, but I like a man who can show me a good time. I'll say Odysseus. Alina Stephanie Plum (What, you expected the English major to give you something intellectual here? Nope...you get a female bounty hunter with a pet hamster. Sorry). Allison Jean Hazen (34) Hector, Aeneas, Achilles, Jay Gatsby Allison Jean (21) I never like the heroes... Allison (33) Batman. Allison (20) the flawed Aly (17) Common folks with extraordinary lives Amanda The ones who portray the 'perfect man' The idea of a true match to your hearts ideal. Amara Dont really know Ame (37) bad guys Amelia (13) Hunter Thompson - and not because he did drugs. Amy (30) David Copperfield, Sydney Carton, Mr. Rochester, Captain Wentworth, John Proctor Amy (33) the schlegel sisters. Ana (21) The Little Prince Ana (30) King Arthur, Robin Hood, people who try to do the right thing Andrea (16) Howard W. Campbell Jr. and Quentin Compson. Andreas (19) Any with super powers. Andrew (22) Superman Andrew (25) Qui-Gon Jinn, Tyrion Lannister, Winston Smith, Lucifer Andrew (20) Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, Edmund Dantes-for his ability to come up with such an intricate plot for vengeance Angela (21) Batman Ângela (24) Proust Anick (99) those whose intellect I can most identify with Anjel (28) those who can find happiness when in misery , find love when there is only hate , make change when deemed impossible. Ankassandra (15) Atticus Finch Ann Delaney (44) the interesting evil characters Anna Kalimar (18) Orpheus, Hamlet, King Lir, Don Juan, Doctor Faustus Anna O. Robin Hood (although he might have been more than a legend) Anne Louise Sheldon (34) Those who change the world in some way and stand up for what they believe like the heroes in Ayn Rand's books. Courage to be themselves. Annelise (40) Women who grow beyond the restrictions and expectations of their times, such as Jane Austen's heroines Anniel (62) I love those whom pursue their dreams despite what others say AnonAzure (19) Larkin's narrators. Anthony D C (20) Prince Andrei Bolkonsky (War and Peace), Bubbles (The Wire), Jules (Jules and Jim). Anthony (23) Atticus Finch Anthony (24) Everyone that makes me believe in beauty. Antoniette (20) James Bond Antonio Lemos (18) brave and who have dignity Anya (22) Batman, Kay Scarpetta, The Count of Monte Cristo Anzi (27) Eugene de Rastingnac (Pere Goriot); Lord Peter Wimsey; Apollo (58) Indiana Jones Apos Captain Wentworth, men who reclaim themselves from their own mistakes April (20) Eilan and Gaius from the epic novel The Forrest House by Marion Zimmer Bradley Aranneaa (19) the five find-outers, huckleberry finn Arsh (24) Gromit, Hobbes, Gandalf, Albus Dumbledore Artie Mondello (18) A mixture of Calvin, Hobbes, Gromit, Ratty, Badger, Mole, and Lisa Simpson Artie (17) Mr. Darcy. Ash (23) Harry Potter? Ashley Brazil (17) Those who end their journey with more questions than answers. Ashley Meller (26) Great thinkers who acted. Those who were revered and feared all at once. Ashwin Murali (21) Scarlet Pimpernel, people who think differently and in favor of others' wellbeing Astrid The Little Prince Atuona (38) Lisabet salander. She's too much real. Audrey Mahone (29) Reluctant heros, unlikely heros, and heros who go against their previous beliefs for the sake of what is most ethical Aya JACK REACHER BIPS (46) Those whose sacrifice is never rewarded but much appreciated. BM (20) People who overcome adversity B (45) romantic movies Baby (32) Tyler Durden Bailey (19) The mythological gods, who could have their supernatural power, and gave life to the humans who passionately live in the pages of war, drudge and my fantasy Barbarita (21) Huck Finn Baron Von Nazzenpoppel (46) Batman Batgirl (23) None Bdme (23) Ricky France Lynch, Matilda Beatrice Moore (30) Boys who goes around the world to find the love of a girl Beatriz (13) Ben Kenobi, Jean Val Jean, Edmond Dantes, John Galt, "V" from Vendetta, Braveheart (from Movie) Beavis Christ (30) Somewhat Byronic heroes who aren't all good and manage to be a little realistic. Becca (16) Harry Potter Becca (17) Those people so flawed that that alone makes them heroic. BeckBeck (26) i have none... Bella (17) Sam Gamgee, Ron Weasley, and Hiccup Benjamin Urrutia (61) Im not sure Beth Ellis (15) those who are strong in will but kind in emotion Beth (20) Beowulf and Achilles Bethany (23) Strong women Betty Usabiaga (37) Those who have forged their own path; those who searched for something greater then themselves; Those who asked "Who am !?" and "Why am I here?" Bhakti Brophy (41) all kind of cynics who realise they might be romantic, though nobody believes in that side of them Bianca (18) The unnamed protaginist in the Fallout series Billy the Son of the Kid (21) The chivalrous, gallant, romantic, courageous, charming, poetic, authentic, creative and the problem solvers BillyBobABC123zzz anyone in an O'Neill or Williams play Blademan (60) Sherlock Holmes, Ka (Snow, Orhan Pamuk), Siddhartha. Blaine (21) Those that are more developed by a fan than on any other official media. Go fanfiction! BlondShamrock (16) The fault-ridden protaganist whose life conveys the fantasy of perfection yet has the power to move forward towards what he feels is right Blood (15) Fairy tale-ish characters who see the world as it should be seen Bluebird (27) Those who move the world, not those whom the world moves. Bluto (29) Any hero who can make me laugh. Bob (22) Caring leader Bobia (25) Jesus Christ Bonky (26) Sassy heroines of romance Bonnie (15) There are so many, I couldn't possibly name them all.... Boo (36) The ones who I relate to. Boris (16) The characters from all levels of society in Anton Chekhov's short stories Brad (17) Heathcliff, Catherine Earnshaw, Brandy Alexander Bree Ogden Meursault, Fionn mac Cumhaill Brendan (24) Atticus Finch, James Bond Brian A. Henegar (26) Those overcoming a great injustice. Brian (22) Edmond Dantes from The Count of Monte Cristo, Yuri Zhivago from Dr. Zhivago, Atticus Finch from To Kill A Mockingbird, and Rhett Butler from Gone with the Wind Britta Bandit (30) Those who overcome hardship and bring an ideal world Brutus (20) Spider Man. Brynn (39) those who sacrifice their own wants and happiness for the better good of others Bryon Springer (25) Andrew Dufresne (The Shawshank Redemption) Buddy (34) Dorian Gray C face. (22) Those who are strong and brave inspite of being afraid CStoney (47) Aslan & President Bartlett C Naruto Uzumaki,Itachi Uchiha,L Lawliet C (14) Job,Book of Job, Bible; Conor Larkin, Trinity; The Chesire Cat, Alice in Wonderland Caidy (54) Adventurers, romantics, fighters, and realistic dreamers. Candice (23) the archetypes of wisdom and trickery Candlewycke My favorites are those who are real, brusque, and not afraid to say what is on their mind in fear of it being seen as a social faux pas Candy Hamlet Carlie (24) Them who can't decide, meanders, then kills. Carlo (26) Don Quixote and Lazarillo of Tormes Carlos A. (24) Those who are inherently pathetic, Saturn from People of Paper Carly (19) Paul D in Beloved Carol Lacoss (62) "those who are the expression of an ideal" Caroline (38) Daniel D'Arthez, Michel Chrestien, the whole cenacle of Balzac Caroline (25) Daniel in Shadow of the Wind, Florentino Ariza from Love in the Time of Cholera Caroline (33) The discarded idealists, scapegoats from whence sympathy can be produced, and the psychologically surreal. Carolyn (18) cartman,chef,kenny,kyle.... Cartman (99) Atticus Finch Cat (36) I rather search my heroes in my surroundings of people i know and love Cat (24) nobody Catalina (44) the lowly knight who ends up saving the castle Cate (23) Heroes who refuse to accept the role of hero. Catherine Jean William Wallace Cattie Chong (26) Romeo, Henry V Cee Cee (17) Captain Kirk Cestmoi There are no heroes in fiction Cfreedman (38) Those who suffer as humans Chari (21) I don't really know Charlene (17) Atticus Finch, Sherlock Holmes, Sam Spade, The Man With No Name Charles L Davis Jr (51) The Cat in the Hat, Willy Wonka, Felix the Cat, everyone who took something innocent and made it so delightfully naughty Charlotte (18) The underdog making good, and those in desperate, unrequited love Charly Mariaan (49) Those who don't even try being heroes. Natural heroes like Charlie of the book Perks of Being a Wallflower Chary Silva (22) Aragorn Cheemargh (36) Every knight in shining armor. Chelsea (21) Strong women with strong wills Chelsy I don't have any Cherish Robinson (21) those who antagonize...they bring out the best in characters who have no personality Cherub (30) Ulessys, Legolas, Gandalf the gray, Aragon Chinita (34) Those who are human and overcome human faults to be victorious. Chiu Jing Hua (17) Those willing to choose hope over experience in love Chocolate Bunny (32) Ripley from Aliens Chonda Harry Paget Flashman, Professor Cyril Fielding, Mulai Ahmed Mummahed el-Raisuli the Magnificent (real but conceived fictionally) Chris S. Those who celebrate failure as one would celebrate success. Chris (16) Frodo for his courage Christian Soldier (33) Jesus? Jacob (son of Isaac). And Jude Fawley. And Ishmael. Christian (44) Good hearted, kind, genuine people. Anyone like that. Christina Kronberg (23) Suttree and Jake Barnes Christobel in College (18) Cornelius Suttree, Jeffery Lebowski Christobel (17) I don' assign the title of hero. Christopher Blaum (37) Sherlock Holmes Christopher Boone Holden Caulfield Christopher James Stagg (16) The ones with no superpowers. Christopher Mitchell (17) Henry James and the Poets. Christopher (24) I haven't got one. Ciera (16) Strong characters of action led by a firm moral core and a self code of conduct. Cindy Severus Snape, Holden Caufield, Cissa Fireheart (32) Young lovers who fight past every obstacle, simply because they believe love is more important than anything else. Claire Bartholomew (16) Mystery heroes who suffer depression, remorse over past failings, or misgivings regarding their work. ClaireW (65) The ones who lie and steal and smoke and aren't heroes at all. Claire The misunderstood Clancy the adventurers who could get past anything in order to get wha they wanted. Like Indiana Jones. Clara (20) Piscine Patel, Batman, people who stand for a better ending for everyone. Clarissa (18) Those who Clark Langridge (32) wonder woman Claudia (36) Clay Douglass: The little prince Clay Douglass (34) sailor moon Clelia Beatriz Valdez (22) The sorcerous, animalistic, sometimes androgynous, sometimes unnerving, ever transforming ones, the guides and magicians: The Green Man, Dionysus, Taelisin, Pan, Odin. Cody Gould (17) The tragic hero who has many faults but realizes they are only human Colin (39) the Simpsons Cookie Men who help others with their struggles Core (25) Not sure, I don't separate fiction from reality too much, they are all linked, at least good fiction Corentine (25) People who suceed in being "weird and wonderful". People who overcome massive adversity through their strength of character. Craig Suga Biles (22) The ones who, despite giving their all, come to a tragic but all the more realistic end. Crystal (17) The outsiders, the dark, the tortured, and the romantic, bohemians or drifter types Crystal (32) the little prince in Le Petit Prince Crystal (22) Those who are wise and smart, impassioned in lightening others' lives, and willing to sacrifice. Cyan Imsomething (28) Those willing to choose hope over experience in love D King Arthur; Tintin; Artos in 'The Three Musketeers'. D.S.de.P.Ramos those who challenge societal faults and are leaders, despite a loss in popularity D.X (22) What he said D (32) Never really had a hero Daisy (27) Moses - Hercule Poirot - Superman Damien TC (36) Super Mario and his ilk Dan (29) Luke Skywalker, Capt. Malcolm Reynolds, Batman, Jason Bourne, Robin Hood Dan MacGyver Dan (39) those with personalities, Danae (17) Superheroes Danger (16) "Augustus McCrae" (Lonesome Dove). Dani (31) Dorain Gray (ok, antiheroes I suppose) Samwise Gamgee Dani (19) I'm sorry, I gotta say Batman, I just like him as a super hero, he is a human super hero Daniel (25) Those who were misconstrued and are open to many interpretations, such as Elphaba Thropp in Wicked Daniel (16) Alice of Wonderland Daniella (27) Heroes who fight for justice through trial (Mitch Rapp, Batman) Danny (25) romance Darcy (20) Horatio Hornblower, Jack Aubrey, Sherlock Holmes Dave Cresswell (46) Batman & Spiderman DaveyD (24) Heroes which are completely selfless in their acts and objectives Davey (18) Those, who by their pure geniality and heroism are preserved during history, becoming an ideal that transcends reality. David Timme (19) Cyrano, he is just combines all the virtues I love, and he has the good type of pride, cockiness, the one that defends the poor. Bruno Wilderman from Alistair MacClean's "Circus". Also a incredible individual not just well rounded, but excellent. David (19) Iron Man and Harry Potter. David (10) super heroes David (18) Poetry and science fiction DeAndre Beck (20) Atticus Finch, King Lear I would agree that the fictional are always more ideal than the real Deb (37) Believe it or not, Orry Main from the North and South series. Debby Creech-West (43) Leopold Bloom. He was my first literary crush, at the age of 16. Deborah S. Wilson (56) Gilgamesh, Beowulf, Superman Dee (24) Billy Pilgrim, Hamlet, Harry Potter Dee (19) Humphrey Bogart, Jack Nicholson, Russel Crowe Deja Vu (20) septimus harding. Delia Webster (80) Captain Wentworth, Edmund Dantes, Odysseus Densio (25) the anti-hero Dev Tucker (17) IDK. Holden Claufield was pretty sweet... Devon (18) snape! Devu (22) Those who are vulnerable, imperfect, and exposed Diana (20) I don't think I have... I am my own heroine Diana (15) Merlin; Diane (53) God. He is really good. Diego Miguel Danura Puyó (30) Harry Potter, forever will be. Dindin (20) Any man in Houellebecq's novels Dolores Nabokov (26) The non-conformist; those that have suffered and rise to dispute the dark ruler of they that cause harm and feign justice. Dominic (17) Those who would fight for the good of all. Dominick Miller (19) The suffering materialist: The Misfit, Ivan Karamazov, Meursault Dominick Miller (20) Those who do for others without forsaking their ideals. Dominick Miller (21) those who valantly face their fears with unwavered courage Dori (23) those who do what they do for the betterment of the contiuance of their ideas. Doug (30) I prefer clever villains with wicked senses of humour. Dragontongue (22) the catchers in the rye DreamBrother (27) men who where fragile and women who are strange Drella (26) Marcel of Remembrance of Things Past, Blanche of Brideshead Revisited. Dru (24) Romantics and melancholy heroes Dylan (17) Arkady, Astrophil, George, Kathema, etc. E.A. Latham (25) Any man written with a soul, one I would wish to meet, and the heroes of Greek mythology E.Jay (21) The first ones that come to my mind is Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist and Goku from the Dragonball series. EAR (19) the journeymen. EJ (29) David Aames Ed (30) Atticus Finch Eden (19) Heracles Edmond Dantes (26) Hamlet, Prince Myshkin. Edouard (41) carlos fuentes, any latin american writer Eduardo (19) Arthur Meursault. Eiichi (16) The Master from The Master & Margarita; Mr Darcy and Mr Rochester, neither of whom need an explanation Elena Hmm, this is a hard one, considering I find the villains much more amusing. Eleni Constantinou (20) Paul Atreides, any of Tom Robbins's male protagonists, especially Tanuki, Daniel Cambridge. Eliaz McMillan (33) Hamlet Elissa (22) Morally ambiguous ones who express our own internal conflict. Elizabeth Miles Vorkosigan, Harry Dresden Elizabeth (25) Tom Joad Ellen Nick Carraway and those like him, those who see the truth in this world. They see what all the others can't, and yet they do not brag of this, instead speak this truth calmly and clearly. Ellie_Estrella (19) Any character that is slightly damaged but well intentioned. Particularly if they are male or often times wear a hat. Elliot the antihero Elyse (20) Holden Caufield, Romeo, Ema (18) Hamlet, Jesus, Frodo, the Doctor Emilie (23) Bridget Jones, Hamlet, Childe Harold, Gregory House Emillia (16) those who think too much, but aren't hindered from action. Emily Clark (25) The rogue Emily Harford Barrett Those who are multi-faceted in character and attitude; generally I do prefer the heroes, but have sympathy for villians too. Emily (19) howard rork, jane eyre Emily (24) Astrid Magnussen. Emma McKinney reluctant heroes Emma (20) Sherlock Holmes, Boo Radley Emme (21) Endimion and Selini Endimion I hate them all, because all of them are full of flaws Enis Nietzsche's Zarathustra, Hamlet, Raskolnikov Eno A. Agolli (15) Those who seek the truth at all means. Those who desire to be good and to be happy even if they wear a suit of apathy and hatred. Enrique (21) Those who fought against the odds and naysayers to overcome and succeed. Eric C. Wolfe (28) Ivan Karamazov, Don Quixote, and Stephan Dedalus. Eric (15) Icarus Erica Johnson (21) those who overcame Erica don't know Erich (20) Sal Paradise Erik Isaac (19) Those who are courageous and pure of heart Erik Price (18) William Shakespeare's characters. Erin (27) Jean Val Jean Erin (53) Those that are broken and seek revenge - those that are broken and have found peace. Escapism (19) Superman, the sun god Ra and Harry Potter. Et Cetera (22) unsure Et (32) those who are loyal. Euzinha_ds (20) Beowulf....... And Thor.... Eva (23) Mr. Rochester for saying the most romantic thing I have ever heard Evie (22) real expression F. Ahmed (15) the ordinary heroes - those who do the right thing when no one is watching FAC (25) Those that defender the weaks, and arrisk own lifes for others Felipe Maia The children in The Children of Cherry Tree Farm or the children in The Famous Five. Ferroever (43) Muad'Dib of Dune, Frodo Baggins of the LOTR Trilogy, Sam Vimes of Discworld FeydRautha (46) buffy, cartman, wonder woman Feysweetie (43) Almustafa - The prophet Finokio (38) Huck Finn, Aragorn, and MacGyver. FlameHorse (28) I like realistic heroes, ficitional ones give me no real hope. Flo Heroes that don't seek heroism and/or revolutionaries FlyinMonki (27) when fiction is not realistic, it's not worthy. anyway I like "Kevin Dillon" from the movie "The mighty". Francisca Bastos (17) Tristram Shandy and Jean-Baptiste Clamence in The Fall (La Chute) by Albert Camus FrankieSmash (49) batman Gab (19) Solid Snake, Rocky Balboa, James Sunderland. Gabriel Gonzalez (26) Superman Gail Flaherty Huckleberry Finn, Raoul Duke and Harry Potter. Galareh (23) I do not have heroes of fiction, because I do not regard them as real people. I do, however, have a soft spot for Harry Potter. Garrett (19) The books 1984 Animal Farm Gator Krazy Dave sherlock holmes Gene (51) Atticus Finch. Genevieve (22) Caleb Trask and Melchior Gabor Genevieve (15) Cal Trask, Holden Caulfield, Scott Pilgrim Genevieve (16) Either George Smiley from the John Le Carre novels, or Victor Laszlo, the resistance leader in Casablanca George Owers (21) Those of who I can trust, and those who don't look down George I have no heroes because none of them seems perfect or ideal in my eyes Georgia (14) Owen Meaney. He lived life to the fullest in spite of his physical handicap. Georgia (53) The byronic ones Gia (21) Those who can take me away from reality for however span of time I choose. Giannico (40) TS Garp, Oscar Matzerath ,Michael Corleone, Pi and Captain Corelli Gillian Martin (40) Larry Darrell from The Razor's Edge, Levin from Anna Karenina, Special Agent Dale Cooper from Twin Peaks, Tony Leung in anything, Humphrey Bogart in anything Gina (19) Dirk Pitt Ginger Thompson (50) King Arthur of Camelot. Gionna (28) Ones who lose; two dimensional, metaphoric ones Girl You Too Rude charlie of perks of being a wallflower, alex perchov of everything is illuminated. Giselle (18) Prince Charming Gloria Heatley (58) Those who die or suffer gloriously Godfrey (19) jay gatsby, Golden Boy (20) Jesus Christ, James Bond. Gonzalo Spider Jerusalem and Jesse Custer Graham (20) Joel Barish, Henry Chinaski, Han Solo, Dante Hicks Greg Lytle (26) James Bond, Ryan Reynolds in the film Definitely, Maybe, Austin Powers, Marv, Maximus Greg (19) Mara Greg (24) spiderman Greg (17) Tyler Durden Gus (18) Aqueles que são o mais diferentes de mim Gustavo (21) Ischmael (Moby Dick), Stephen Dedalos, Gregor Samsa Guy Van Driessche (44) To the ones who loved life, e.e. cummings Gwen (18) Mr. Darcy, H. McMillan (33) Robin hood, Wolverine, Travis Bickle. H.Nakashima (21) Cal (Middlesex) HCE (15) Dreamers and idealists HHP (41) none, except that i would like to met monte cristo and huck finn. Hakusha Senbon (24) Realistic, intelligent heroes, who have flaws and are not perfect. Hal (18) The super ones! Haley (19) Sandman,Holden Caulfield,Joker HandeG. (13) mersault (from stranger), K (from trial) Hari (21) Hester Prynne, Tess Durbyfield (if such a girl can be a heroine), and Cathy Earnshaw. I never much cared for Achilles, but Hector I did like. Harold E. Leighton (37) Tom Cruise's charcter from "The Firm" and Batman Hassan (21) The Villains Hayzeus (23) Those who have a cause they can unquestionably fight for, even if I don't agree with it. Heathcliff (20) Jayber Crow. Those who think and feel deeply. Heidi R. Romeo, Charlie in perks of being a wallflower Helen Mattison Wyatt (20) Like Sherlock Holmes, those who have flaws to match their genius Helen (32) strong willed women Hetal (22) Those of the last couple of books I read; I don't have any specific heroes beyond that. Hoelder1in (51) Those who fight for what they believe in. Strong but gentle at heart Hopefloats (24) jay gatsby I Beg (54) Hamlet I do not have one. (22) d'Artagnan and Athos from Dumas' novels and many more I can't think of right now I (22) Sir Percy Blakeney Ian (23) the heroes Illinibeatle (44) Jack in the beanstalk - he overpower the gaint with intelligence Inkie (60) the one who would do anything for love Iris (18) Hamlet; Achilles; Robin Williams; Earl Hickey; 8 1/2. Isaac (16) harry potter Isaac (29) Thomas Isabelle (26) The lord of the ring Isadora Duncan (32) that of romantic tragedy, for their perfection in the midst of reality. Iva Pasztor (20) Knyaz Mishkin. Iva Action and romance maybe like in Twilight. Ivy (10) Grendel, Harry Potter. J.A. Lawrence The ones who fight no matter what. who keep going, despite it all. J.L. Odom (16) Romantic, strong women JChris (40) satirical figures that become instantly laughable JD (21) Music JJ (20) the dark princes, people with the concept of redemption JLo (34) Men who are chivalrous JM (28) Lucifer JW (27) Those who rise from the bottom Jack Goodman (18) Hook from Azincourt Jack (14) Batman, Superman Jackie Cavalcante (40) Prince charming Jackie Vega (27) Cyrano de Bergerac, Athos, Francis Crawford of Lymond, Frederick Garland, Batman, Leo McGarry Jackie My heroes have always been jerks. Jackson8471 (23) Those who were the underdog first JaclynM (19) Dysfunctional, persistent romantics Jaclyn (22) The embodied representatives of the disaffected dissidents. Jacob Richardson (18) Women not afraid to achieve their potential and/or gain what they deserved. Foxy Brown, Coffy, etc. Jacqueline Garrett (38) Jesus. Jacqueline (34) the underdog; i always root for the underdog Jadelynn (24) Kunta Kinte Jafari (33) Werther Jaime (18) action and adventure Jake THose that are not afriad to stand up against tyranny James Green (29) Those who strive to become complete expressions of human potential. James La Salandra (31) I have no need for fictious heroes when I am surrounded by real ones Jamie (25) Albus Dumbledore, Alastor Moody, Harry Potter, Rubeus Hagrid, Arthur Weasley, Lucius Malfoy, Severus Snape, Sora, Thrall, and quite a few others whom I’m more than embarrassed to admit my admiration for Jamie (22) Sherlock Holmes, Jane Eyre, Elizabeth Bennett Jan I have none. Jan (55) the innocent bystanders Janae (17) Those who are emotional, analytical, and introspective. Jared Oswald (19) Holden Caulfield, Dr. Gregory House Jay West (27) those who are strong and are individuals Jay (58) Holden Caulfield, the protagonist "Square" from flatland Jay (26) The ones who have struggled and have learned from them. Jenn (35) Charlie Brown Jenni Webb Reynolds (29) Optimus Prime, Achilles Jennifer Lewis (26) the expression of an ideal rather than an imitation of the real -Proust JennyLynn (23) Belize from Angels in America, Chris Chambers from Stand By Me. Jenny (23) Those whose stories mean something to you when you read them. Jenny (28) Anyone who is underdog and rises above. Jenny (37) I have spent too much time paying attention to reality Jeremy (30) Don't read many books with heroes Jeremy (17) Romeo and Juliet Jess the Mess (21) Super Heroes Jessica (18) Henry Miller, Malone Jeux Patrick Bateman Jim (20) brave men Jo-Anne Pip Jo (41) Salvador Dalis' mind. Jo (16) Buffy Jo (21) Thinking ones. Jo (66) Sherlock Holmes Jo Those who defy social mores of their time, including Dorian Gray Jo (20) everyman Joe (60) Conan the Barbarian Joel (17) Buck Rogers, Tarzan JoeyO (34) Those who are all-too real John Porter non-conformists and romantics John (28) Homer John (23) Aragorn, Son of Arathorn Johnathan Durand (19) most decent movie protagonists Johnny (21) Richard Bach's Jonathan Livingston Seagull; that man named Bob from the Vagina Monologue "Because He Liked to Look At It". Jollie (21) De irrasjonelle, selvbevisste, lidende, intelligente med krass sarkastisk humor. Jon (18) People who save lives Jonas (We) superman and batman Jonny (31) Those who come to know themselves and improve their own abilities Jordan (19) Dante,from the Divine Comedy Jorelle (18) 三國演義 Joseph Cheng (28) Sailor Moon Josephine A (19) Henry Higgins, Jose Arcadio Buendia, Mrs. Wilcox Josh (23) Roland, and his journey to the Dark Tower. Also, Meg Murry, Charles Wallace Murry, and Calvin O'Keefe and their journey through the universe in "A Wrinkle in Time". Joshua Levi (21) Those who learn something out of life Ju (28) (Mario Benedetti), Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Isabel Allende Juan Jose Campos (34) Gabriel Syme Juancho (32) Men who lead with the full understanding of that undertaking: Roland Deshain, Aragorn ll Elessar, Juanita Joann Harty Buck (49) Rostam, Don Quixote, Krishna Jubin (21) The father in The Road by Cormac Mccarthy; ordinary men with strong purpose, Judyka (64) Tintin et Milou, Charlie Brown, Le Petit Prince Jules (19) Humorous, clever individuals who bring laughter into the world Jules (26) Frodo Baggins Jules (23) Robin Hood and Sherlock Holmes. Julian (16) from romantic novels Juliette (25) The fake ones, the real ones, because usually they do greater things than the real ones. June (23) Doctor Who, Max Headroom, Neo, The Gestalt, Holden Caulfield.. Any who aspire or show that they are real. Justin Rasile (23) Frodo Baggins, probably. K Yeo (19) Those which are flawed but honourable KBHS (29) Those that show resilience in the face of adversity and triumph even over their own flaws. KG (38) The ones in which there is a reflection of one of the more repressed elements of my own character KKC (26) sherlock holmes KK (32) Heroes that rise above when all the odds are against them, and who also stand up when no one else has the courage to. KLVS (22) Those who overcome obstacles beyond their control. Those who have faults of their own and are more relatable K (21) Disney Characters Kaleena (23) Constantine, Joker Kamila (18) Wonder Woman Kandi (26) Don Quijote de la Mancha Karina Marcano (26) Boys and girls who laugh with the grace of ancient wisdom Kasper (19) They are all my favorites as I am reading them - I fall in love so easily. Kate McJ (31) Superman Kate (23) Earl Turner, The Beast. Kate (21) Underdogs . . . Kate The outsides who become heroes without any real reason. Katerina (22) Gandalf, Harry Potter, Arwen; Arthur Dent Katharina (32) anti-heroes like Raskolnikov Katherine (18) None in particular. Kathy (18) Those who are completley selfless Kati (15) Those of the unbreakable will and infallible character Katie (20) Lestat, Aragorn and Samwise Gamgee Katrina Thiessen-Beasse (28) Javier Coll Katy (16) romeo, mr darcy, edward cullen....etc. Kayla Marie (17) The Little Prince, Dagny Taggart, Prufrock, the Fool of the World Kechiro (33) Atticus Finch, Mr. Chipping Kelli (47) Don't read much fiction. Mainly read "real life" stuff Kelly (30) I'm not sure. Kendyl (20) Those who help others Kenn (47) Sam Bowden and Superman Kennedy (18) Any of the Greek myths Kevbo those that I can aspire to Kevlar The Chesire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. Kiara M. (15) Captain Jack Aubrey of the Royal Navy, Sherlock Holmes, Hercules Kid Jasper Rudy Waltz; Leopold Bloom; Leonard Shelby. Kieran (22) The good guys and Harry Potter Kika Mr. Rochester, Mr. Knightly, Data Kiki (27) The protagonist of "Gilead" Kim Randall Cox (43) John McClain Kim (37) Lord Henry of Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray" Kim (17) King Arthur Kimberly (23) strong woman protagonists Kinmin (24) PowerRangers, Shehrazade (1001 nights), Sabrina (the teenage witch)... Kitty (21) Those who have the best intentions at heart and value love, friendship and integrity. Kitty (19) Real people, free of the trappings of false heroism Koinekid (28) any genuine and unique characters who are still easy to relate to Kreuzz The underdog Kris (41) Ordinary people coping with / surviving extraordinary situations. Kristi (35) Hemingway's Santiago, the epitome of the hero: after eighty-four days of fruitless fishing, he travels far out to sea on a quest to break his dry spell and, on achieving his goal, comes to learn of it's unimportance next to what he learns about himself. Kristian (34) phineas poe and the binewski children Kristie (22) Ismael (Moby Dick), The Master, Oliver Twist Krum Kirov (16) The perfect version of me; whom I strive to be. Krysstofer Pierre (23) T.S. Garp Krystal (24) Monte Cristo. Krystin (22) Those who need no recognition Kt (15) Perry Mason, Gregory House, Feluda, Rusty, Kunal Sen (27) Those that are true, and fair, that do the right thing and help others but on the other hand they are aware that they are not almighty Kyra Black (19) those who are heroes not because they want recognition as heroes Kyrie (18) Ivan Karmazov, Mr. George Knightley, Zooey Glass. L. Kadey (18) Puck, Kipling's cat, Alyosha Karamazov, Zooey Glass L. Kadey (19) The brooding man that's rough around the edges. L.E.Murphy (17) Malcontents and revengers from Jacobean revenge tragedies. LAND (22) Jay Gatsby, Harry Potter, Mr. Darcy LB Perkins (42) The quintessential American cowboy. LVG Xerxes Lacharria (18) The ones who are flawed Lainey (38) Holly Golightly, Lady Macbeth Laura (20) The unlikely. Laura (24) silly boys in Christopher Moore books Lauren (28) honest and brave characters that stand up for what they truly believe in Lauren (22) Don Quijote, Darcy, King Arthur Laurie (58) Severus Snape, Ender Wiggin Layla (22) Humbert Humbert (although you could consider him a villain too), and Odysseus. Leah (16) Jacob Black, Sherlock Holmes Leeham Hamlet, Icarus, and Billy Elliot. Leena (16) Huckleberry Finn and the "Invisible Man" Legacy Lee (31) Jean Valjean. Leigh Lagamayo (27) the heights of tennyson's thoughts when thinking of arthur; those whose world is more real than mine; those who brave the truth without showing bravery Lem (24) It changes as I grow up Lena (21) Sir Gawain and the other altruists who do not exist but are still to be aspired to LeonidasStokely Superman, the Black Stallion, any animal or hero written about by Jack London, heroes of fiction LewU (55) Rebecca Bloomwood,Bridget Jones etc. Someone I can relate too. LexieBee (17) Alyosha Karamazov, Dimitri Karamazov, Buddy Glass LiamP (25) Those who transcend the real in pursuit of the ideal, while maintaining their humanity. Liliana Howard Roark Lily (16) Wip van Winkel Linda C (41) Levin from Anna Karenina, Hector from the Illiad Linda (23) Atticus Finch, Hercule Poirot, Richard Rahl. Lindsey B. (17) Wyatt and Billy Lint (17) Hamlet, J. Alfred Prufrock, Heathcliff Lisa A human who sacrifices and pains, and finds reward. Liz (28) Scout Finch Lizzie Pickle (27) MacGyver LodRose (32) Sherlock Holmes Log Those who stood for morals or ideals and fought for them to whatever end Logan (23) Humbert Humbert, Orpheus Lolita Hazed (18) Atticus Finch, Forrest Gump... they knew what was right and what was wrong Lori (37) Zaphod Breeblebox Louf (39) Jacob Black and Edward Cullen Loui Edgington (12) Those who live their dreams and don't get dragged down by the boredom of our everyday routine Louis (19) Bobby Pendragon, ones who are realistic and can be related to, yet manage to do something outstanding and is looked up upon by others Louisalokyee (15) Holden Caulfield, Peter Pan Louise (17) Daniel Sempere and Fermin. Edmond Dantes, Nobody Owens, Will Stanton, amongst many others. Loz (17) anyone who expresses passionately Lu (24) Harry Potter - those who persevere Luc (27) Gabriel Syme. Lucho (32) those who rimind me of me Lucija (25) Those who are relevant to daily life rather than an exageration of self Lucy (34) Poirot, Mr. Darcy, Tristram Shandy Luísa (21) Poirot, Mr. Darcy, Tristram Shandy, The Little Prince. Luísa (22) Those who supersede my small powers in moral matters Luke Anthony (19) the underdogs of the world Lydia (50) Hector, Scout Finch, Strider, Harry Potter. Lyndsey (19) Atticus Finch, Will Graham, Professor X M@ (31) those who learn and are passionate about something other than themselves MJ (22) I go more for the "anti-hero." MJ (23) Vince Noir and Howard Moon MM (34) Dr. House and Captain Picard...and anyone else who sees through lies & defends people. MP3 (22) Prince Lyov Nikolayevich Myshkin (The Idiot), and Tyler Durden (Fight Club). MPaylor (21) Roland DeShane the obsessive, faulty but driven hero Mach (44) Batman, The Devil in Milton's Paradise Lost Machiavelli_Mx (38) Count of Monte Cristo Madhusudhan (63) Batman Mads Husted (21) Remus Lupin, Atticus Finch, Jed Bartlett Magen (22) Sal Paradise, Augie March, Siddhartha Maggie (24) I love a well-written detective. Hard boiled, troubled. An investigator. Mahalo (/) Marcello (La Dolce Vita), Robert Jordan, Jean Valjean, John Rambo Malibu (31) Those who appear to be the underdog Mallory (21) The idealists who are so often destroyed by the whims of a cruel world. Maltet Gatsby Mandar (27) None. Manu (22) Those who stand up for themselves, but more for others MaraMichelle Ann Rice Mara (58) I don't even remember the last non-fiction book I've read Marc_Meyer Raskolnikov Mari (30) Eddie Dean, Mal Reynolds, Jacob Black, Jason Bourne (movie, not book) Maria Patenaude (29) whoever makes the situation all better in the story Maria Spiderman Maria (45) atticus finch, but really those who aspire to do extraordinary things and finish with a sense of fufillment Mariana (16) Batman? Mark Angus Wilson (28) Odysseus, Rorshach from the Watchmen, Sam from LOTR, Huckleberry Finn, and Mellville's Ishmael. Mark D Anderson (23) Those with real faults, real people doing their best Mark (16) Ones who say or feel or think that which I do but have the language to express it Marty (18) Currently, Salvo Montalbano Martyshka (31) Alyosha Karamazov. Maruku (18) he can protect but never get hurt Mary Ann (62) jeanvaljean Mary Ellen Collins-Davis (59) jeanvaljean Mary Ellen Collins-Davis (59) brother Ivan, Mr. Darcy, Father in The Road MaryFred (24) The ones who've suffered. Mary (22) Faust, and others who strive Masha Shannon (26) Atticus Finch Mat (15) Hamlet, Charles Swann, Henry Chinaski and Julien Sorel. Matheus (15) Odysseus, Robin Hood; characters who inspire us to surpass ourselves. Mathew Gallant (22) Those who obtain traits I wish to obtain; Oskar Schell for his inventive and creative ways, Rudy Steiner for his Courage, Peter Pan for his perpetual little boy wonder, Hans Hubermann for his kind heart -- the list goes on. Matisse (15) I don't really read many works with heroes. Matt DeCostanza (17) Those who stand up to tyrants and bullies. Those who live for themselves without needlessly harming others. Matt (30) Those who fight through fault to overcome adversity Matt (20) holden caulfield Matthieu (21) Harry Potter, Selfless characters Meaghan Don't have any. Meebo All characters Oscar Wilde creates. They are trivial in the wittiest manner. Meg (16) wonderwoman, batman, superman Megan (25) n/a. Megan (20) ones who never give up Meghan (16) Alwyn Tower Megil (51) What's the point of having a fictional hero? I don't want to be inspired by a fabrication - I'd rather find a hero in the real world. Mel Sundquist (20) I enjoy Byronic heroes; heroes with tragic flaws but utter romance within them. Mel (16) tragic ones. Mel (20) The selfless, who through the hard times can keep a great outlook on the world Melanie (31) Napoleon Dynamite! Melinda (18) Robin Hood Melissa Farr (25) Those who can go against what is expected. Melissa (23) Indiana Jones, Sherlock Holmes, Tintin Melly Tenjou Utena Menjou (21) dreamers who are able to manifest their destiny Meredith My heroes of fiction are the anti-heroes; those who resolve the conflict of the story in a way not contrived by usual heroes. Metztli (23) Pooh Bear, Mole (Wind In The Willows), and Bilbo Baggins. Each possess more than they even know. Michael (40) Jerry Cornelius, Oswald Bastable, characters who move through events observing them interestedly Michael (46) Haruki Murakami's narrators, Ivan Karamazov, Underground man, Raskolnikov, Gregor Samsa Michael Those who aren't really heroes, and who are more grey morally; Sherlock Holmes, L Lawiett. Michaela Tee (15) The ones who are selfless (or nearly selfless), sensitive to others needs, and sagacious. Michelle Jeong (20) Ratso Rizzo Michelle (30) the chivalresque ones Michelle (17) There are alot of them I like. But I tend to prefer the ones who are either genuinely nice people or charmingly roguish, even if not neccesarily so nice. I couldn't name a specific one. Mick (28) more life-like the better - we are all fallible. So-called perfect people are boring. I like imperfections. There's beauty within that radiates into a beautiful image. Mignonne (53) Those who strive to transcend the absurd without losing their own capacity for kind humor: Huckleberry Finn, Cornelius Suttree Mike G. (25) Cool Hand Luke Mike Sadler (53) Indiana Jones Mike (33) Realist characters who go through the mundanne but post modern Mike (14) Tom Jones, Pa Larkin, and similar larger than life characters. Mike (53) Strong heroines or extreme chauvanist in literature Milfred (35) The one who represent or are loyal to some ideal, idealists. Milly (23) Ford Prefect, an alien from the planet Betelguese. Arrived on Earth only to conduct research for the Guide to the Galaxy. Mimi (24) Independent women who overcome hardship & find love. Scarlett OHara Mimi (53) Mr Darcy. Colonel Brandon. Mimi (31) Holden Caulfield, David Copperfield, Nick Carraway. Minerva Black (30) Those who triimph over adversity; people who live ecletic lives Miriam Liggett (48) Anyone morally ambiguous with good dress sense Misha (24) None. Mitela (22) Isn't fiction someone else's reality? Mkeekee (30) Those whose morality is rock solid. MlleJacqueline those who inspire the reader to aspire to greater intellectual endeavours Mnemonic Aberration Hamlet Molly (19) Harry Potter Molly (18) Those who are unfailingly noble and maintain their integrity Molly (33) the Lucky ones, the ones that do not call themselves heros, but finds him/herself doing heroic things. Mooke (16) Childe Harold, Werther, Shere Khan, John Henry, Bernard Sambre Morgan Toft King Arthur and Merlin Morgana The strong silent type that sneak up and save the day Mouse (42) the survivors Mr. Mandarin (41) Those who are loved for not seeing that they deserve it. Ms. L (22) D'Artagnan Muffin (25) Stephen Daedalus, Ferdinand (Journey to the End of the Night), Holden Caulfield Murphy (21) Silly, funny little men who make fun of the things taken ar to seriously My Dear Materialista (27) The calm and the collected. Mychel Shannon (18) The Martian Manhunter. He can probably beat Superman in a one-on-one match, yet he remains so low-key. Myron (26) Calvin (Calvin & Hobbes), Lisa Simpson (The Simpsons), J'onn J'onzz (Justice League) Myron (26) Romance, and poetry that could be reached, but has never happened, to my knowlegde Mystery Mind Over Matter (19) Robin Hood, Zorro, N (20) Socrates (Plato's version), Horace Rumpole Nancy (78) Those that express the courage to lead the lives they want to lead, those of discovery, and risk. Natalie MJ (31) Harry Potter, Andy Dusfrene from The Shawshank Redemption, Rorschach from Watchmen, Albus Dumbledore Natalie (18) i don't have any specific heroe Nathalie (20) Stavrogin, Chichikov, Taras Bulba, Arthur Dent Nathan Liu (15) the dude Nathan Those who have sacrifice something of themselves for the greater or triumph of good Nathan (28) Narnians. The Little Prince. Nathaniel (24) Superman Neller (35) Fiction fails to interest me, so none, except for the simple heroes, with little avarice, ambition, or conceipt. Maybe Winston Smith. Or Jesus Christ, if and only if he was indeed fictional. Nels (31) Ari Ben Canaan Nessie (18) Colonel Aureliano Buendia Newlin (25) Jane Eyre, Harry Potter, Atticus, Scout and Jem. Nia Robinson (19) Superman Nic (27) John Galt, Desperaux, Captain Nemo, Nicholas Kovacev (12) Those who can live through the most horrifying experiences unscathed, but at the same time those who are affected by what they experience Nicholas (18) The Rebels Nick Schiff (16) Indiana Jones Nik (30) Heathcliff; Henry from The Time Traveler's Wife Nikki (35) Edmond Dantes, Lucifer, Narcissus Nikos (29) Those who act wholeheartedly and sincerely Nina (21) Jugni, siddartha, Jonathan livingston seagull.... Nirmal Singh (99) Rorschach NoGurus (20) Those who are true people; warts and all, but who's better qualities rise above to greatness Nomers (19) the heros of fantasy Not (26) They who take arms against a sea of troubles with both force and subtlety: Obi-Wan, Muad'Dib, James Kirk, Randall McMurphy Nuance (26) The anti-heros, but also those men and woman ignorant of their lack of heroism in spite of their best efforts. ORK (22) comic book characters Oliver Edward Cullen... no, I'm completely kidding. Dobby obviously pwns that sparkly fag. Oliviaa. The underdog which rises above their oppressors. Olly (37) Humbert Humbert, Sherlock Holmes, Batman Omar (17) dre P-Boh SUPERMAN PRETTYMARY69 (39) Eros and psyche,Odysseus,Jason,Aphrodite PUNK PAINTER (37) Dracula Paggy (33) Jesus Paldies (39) Mr. Darcy (Pride and Prejudice) Pamcake (28) Hamlet, Siddhartha Panic (18) People like Aschenbach and Hum Hum Parker (18) Sherlock Holmes, Indiana Jones, Lord Peter Wimsey Passepartout (27) Holden Caufield, Homer Simpson Pat Garrett (26) Atticus Finch, Jesus, Spider-man, and Gus from Lonesome Dove. Pat (39) Individuals dedicated enough to their pursuit to die for it Patrick Newman (23) Andy, Dag and Claire of Generation X (by Douglas Coupland) Patti (20) The misguided and enthusiastic who persevere towards the greater good. Patty Cake (29) the underdog and the unexpected hero Paul (16) renaissance characters Paula (54) Yossarian, most Vonnegutian heroes Paulshrug (44) Beings that I made myselft. Pavel Š. (18) Roland of Gilead, Aragorn, Kenshin Himura, Rocky Balboa Pedro Albernaz (20) Samuel Pickwick, Ulysses Pedro Luis Munoz (24) Prior Walter, Lester Burnham, Lloyd Dobler, Joel Barish, everyone Jimmy Stewart ever played, Belize, Cal Stephanides, Septimus Warren Smith, and many more. Pedro Tejada (20) Sherlock Holmes Peggy (57) Ok, lo acepto Machete. Pekusia (22) George Smiley Penney (48) The romanticized heroes of time that never existed, who leave the world poorer because they did not Peregrine Onan, Zimri, Faust, Ivan Illych, Tannhauser Pessoa non Grata George Smiley, Marcel Peter Heron (57) Those who are the most Human Peter Joseph Tamber Maxima Gaffney Those deliciously dysfunctional eccentric characters that everyone secretly wants to be, Charlie Brown Petree (22) king lear, daniel sempere,woody and buzz lightyear, garp Phil (44) Those who became heroes out of necessity are my favorites...the ones who did what needed to be done. Phyllis Boyajian Branche Animals - Black Beauty Pingbluto Othello, Hamlet, Macbeth, Lear, Atticus Finch, Ma Joad Pistol Pete Holden Caulfield, I suppose. Nick Carraway. Kinsey Milhone. Pleiadian7 (59) Chihiro Plusein (25) Those who overcome adversit to find that adversity had its virtues Poobah (65) Characters whose lives have gathered the gravity of a black hole; they exude their depth intheir simplicity and do not have metaphorical fuzz because the importance of this simplicity crushes the trivial under its own weight. Collin Laney, Casse, Kohnstamm Pope (31) Superman Pranay Gupta (22) Jesus Christ, John Gault, Hank Rearden Quasimodo (30) Those who know themselves. Quinn (23) The anti-hero or the protagionist who is overcoming the impossible. R. W. (26) the anti-hero with a redeeming quality RD Jake Sulley from James Cameron's Avatar RJJM (13) Self-destructive tragic heroes like Hamlet or Julien Sorel Rachel (21) Real people as opposed to unrealistic people Rachel (21) Winnie the pooh Rachelmate (39) Bruce Wayne, Thor, Stan Marsh Rain (16) Bruce Wayne, Thor, Stan Marsh Rain They change with every book I read Raquelle (17) Jane Eyre Raven (30) Those which I've made myself, I made them for myself. Ray of Mars (36) The good guy who goes through long struggle and sacrifice to achieve his goal. The guy who gets what he wants. Redbeard (24) Super-heroes after they fall and get back up again Ree (21) The sceptics: The Apostle Thomas, Sherlock Holmes, Ellie Arroway and, of course, Velma Reed Braden (19) Garp. Raskolnikov. My imperfect perfect heroes. Remi (28) those who fight for those who are in dire need Renath Darcy in Pride and Prejudice Renee (44) Real people in real conditions Renos (24) Perhaps men that are braver and more insightful than myself. Rethinker (26) Those who stay true to their hearts, loving and living freely. Ria (24) Doctor Who, Indiana Jones, James Bond, Fiver Ric H (41) Those characters who can break from the social norms and live according to their own standards. Ricky (20) Physicist Dr. Jonathan "Jon" Osterman Riley (26) there are no real heroes in fiction Rini I haven't read any books in a while... Rinilia (17) The cat in the hat because he has fun, makes mistakes and then takes responsibility for his actions. Riss (37) The antagonists of noir and postmodernism- the have faults and are not perfect. RiverSong (32) Admittedly heroes of action; those who are willing to fight for what they believe in, no matter what. Riyu (17) the blue man in watchmen - he seems to have no limitations at all Rizwan (21) God Robert Tatler (18) Men who reinvent themselves Robo (56) writers of romance and extraordinary stories about love, be it between family, friends, or lovers. Robyn (15) Anais Nin, Henry Miller and Dottie Parker Rochelle (40) Hamlet Rodica (32) Ignatius J. Reilly Rodrigo (24) Heroes of romance. Roma (14) Harry Potter, Atticus Finch, Robert Landgon, Homer Simpson Romina (16) Superman Ronald (40) The losers who win Rorshavhanswer (18) I've never really had heroes Rosalee Firth Romeo and Juliet, Benevolio. Rosalie Grace (16) The ones that don't take no for an answer. Roux (18) Those who express reality and give the audience a message that needs to be heard. Rox (17) Fixion is not real so no hereoes... Ruska (33) Edward Cullen and Jacob Black Ruskin Clay (17) Snake Bloodshed Ruskin Clay (17) Homer Simpson Ryan B (23) Ian Malcolm, Huckleberry Finn, The Dude. Ryan Brun (23) Mario Incandenza Ryan (18) Those who follow their passions Ryno (26) Voltaire for his wit and Frankenstein for his dignity. Ryssan (22) Tony Starks from Iron Man S. Griffin (16) Fabrizio del Dongo (The Charterhouse of Parma. S.P. (20) Captain Jack Sparrow, Eomer, Raistlin Majere SJ (44) a true spirit a poetic one...a romantic STP (24) I enjoy the comedic romantic hero in film, the intelligent, athletic heroine sidekick... the genius children heroes STUPID IDIOT (0) the ones who make something out of nothin S (20) Batman Sabri (19) Articus Finch Sacha (30) Those from Harry Potter. Sam Gordon (18) Ret Butler SamSam (33) german romantics Sam (24) Those who are strong, smart, integral, and have high morality. Sam Strong women, Godly men. Samantha (17) Those who were accompanied by a pet Sandy Odysseus, fighters who overcome struggle, get back to what/who they love Sandy (32) Grandiose characters ala Roald Dahl Sara C aka Snacks aka Sarbs (26) The character of Aphrodite in Venus in Furs Sara Ortiz (27) I'm not sure....Gatsby? If he is considered a hero? Sarah Taylor Vernarecci (19) - Sarah Taylor Vernarecci (19) The unnammable, Dr. Rieux, Sarah (23) The ones that evolve to a different type of person over the course of the story Sarah (23) Those who live, learn & educate me about the human condition Sarah (38) those who protect those around all the while learning about themselves and growing as a person Sarah (13) Jean-Baptise Adamsberg, Gilgamesh, Majnun, Florentino Ariza, Ferdinand the Bull, Nathan Explosion Sarah (33) Coach Sasha Sutton (22) Batman Scooter190 (21) Those who strive for something that cannot be accomplished. Scooter (29) The chivalrous, gallant, romantic, courageous, charming, poetic, authentic, creative and the problem solvers Scott777 I have many. From Raskolnikov to Han Solo. I find myself drawn to the characters who are compelled by circumstance to change the world as opposed to those who set out to. Screaming Bastard Child of the Apocalyps (23) The nerds and the geeks, especially those who don't get the girl. Sean D. Thompson (22) Philip Carey, Batman, and Prince Hal. Sebastian (18) proust said it perfectly: "those of romance and poetry, those who are the expression of an ideal rather than an imitation of the real" Sedona (16) The faithful sidekick -- always loyal, true, dependable, and forgiving SeraphimeRising (31) Mr. Darcy, Albus Dumbledore and Jeeves. Serena (26) Go-getters. Sexismandthecity (28) The tragically romantic Shane (19) Superhumans. Shanna (19) Batman Sharankumar Nadarajah (19) Romeo. Tony Montana. Shari (21) Jude. Sharice (22) All the ones who experience emotional pain - Anna Karenina and Hamlet SharonBillings Those who go through turmoil, work through it with aplomb & rise to the top Shauna (40) ann rice, any one that writes books about love that has another deep meaning to it. Shawna (21) The Cat in the Hat. Sheila D (55) regular people who do things taht they ordinarly would know that helps build their character and make them a better person Shelly (17) Romantic ones Sheri Those that seek out the new in everything, who look on horizons new to them with wonder. Shinydan (34) mr darcy ShiversB (19) Ones that are not bound by time or possibilities Shubhda (24) Highly intelligent social outsiders with dry wit Siena (21) atticus finch Sienna de Wilde (17) Scherezade, the Doctor's Wife in 'Blindness', the protagonist of 'The Flute Player', Cool Hand Luke Sierra Whiskey Harry Potter Silvia (18) Holden Caufield, Daniel Plainview, Slater Simon (20) Peter Pen, who never aged because it was his wish. Simona (16) Bulgakov's cat - Behemoth Smaranda (33) Superman - the man of steel could surely be ready for a woman any time of day or night Smeghead those in coming of age novels Sofi (24) Those who I can identify with. Sofia Picasso (14) Barney Stinson, Spider-Man, Batman, Robin Hood and Romeo Sofyzitahh (23) I don't really have any. Batman? Solomon (24) Holden Caulfield Sonia (25) Joe, Timofey, Mr. Darcy, Lennie Small Sonya Dahl (21) Sir Gawain, Hector of Troy, Hades God of the Underworld, Mr. Darcy Sophie (20) Sal Paradis and Dean Moriarty Sophie (17) Cassandra of Troy Sorrow (23) peaceful communal living SoundofWater (35) Those who overcome great odds through all skills, both wits and physique. Spike Spiegel Anyone, really Star (11) all are heroes! Stella (28) Horatio Hornblower, Will Parry, Homer Wells, Huckleberry Finn Stephanie (23) Jesus Stephanie (21) The boys in The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay Stephen (56) anti heroes, who disagree with everyone whether there right or not Stephen (26) Odysseus, Chaplin's Tramp, Batman Steve Shives (29) Batman. Reason why is because he doesn't have any superpowers, he relies on his brain and his gadgets. I think that's the kind of man everyone wants to be. Steve (20) those who persevere despite the odds Sue (49) Any charicter of great humor. Summer (28) All Heroes of Historical fictions Sundaraa (32) Harry Bosch, Bennie Griessel SuperflyTNT Holden Caulfield, Franny and Zooey Superwoman (19) Those who are able to change their lives to achieve happiness with no regard to their previous circumstances Susie (20) john smith Suzy (19) Edmond Dantes, Max Fischer, Sherlock Holmes, Mr. Darcy Sydchez Jake Barnes, Jeeves & Wooster, James Bond, Tom Ripley, Richard Sharpe, Charles Ryder, Nick Charles... T. Christopher Cox (43) Пеппи Длиныйчулок. Серьезно. Ну и Саня Григорьев из 2х капитанов TAHbKA THE GREEK GODS(yay but they did exist) AND I, FOR MY GRANDEUROUS DREAMS. TERRY YORK II batman T (19) The underdogs, the inventive and the always true. Talbot Logan (41) Robinson Crusoe Taylor (54) Men of bravery and compassion, intelligence and inner beauty; those who overcome obstacles to become who they are. Edward Rochester, Newland Archer. 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