Lucy Honeychurch
Young English woman struggling with societal expectations and romantic choices.
Charlotte Bartlett
Lucy's older cousin and chaperone, embodying societal constraints and repressed emotions.
George Emerson
A free-spirited young man who challenges Lucy's conventional worldview.
Cecil Vyse
Lucy's initial fiancé, embodying societal expectations and intellectual pretension.
Anna Arkadyevna Karenina
A beautiful and intelligent woman trapped in a loveless marriage, seeking fulfillment and love.
Alexey Alexandrovitch Karenin
A high-ranking government official, Anna's husband, and a man of rigid principles and limited emotional capacity.
Count Alexey Kirillovitch Vronsky
A wealthy and handsome officer who pursues Anna, driven by passion and a desire for something beyond his usual social pursuits.
Konstantin Dmitrievitch Levin
A landowner searching for meaning in life, love, and work, often conflicted between his ideals and reality.
1 mentor
Stepan Arkadyevitch Oblonsky
A charming and sociable government official, known for his good humor and easygoing nature, but also prone to infidelity and debt.
Princess Ekaterina Alexandrovna Shtcherbatskaya
A young and beautiful debutante navigating the complexities of love and society.
Anne Shirley Blythe
The protagonist, a newly married woman adjusting to life in a new home and community.
Gilbert Blythe
Anne's husband, a young and dedicated doctor.
Leslie Moore
A beautiful but sorrowful woman trapped in a difficult marriage.
Captain Jim Boyd
The keeper of the Four Winds lighthouse, a wise and gentle old sailor.
Phileas Fogg
A wealthy and meticulous English gentleman who bets half his fortune that he can travel around the world in eighty days.
Jean Passepartout
Phileas Fogg's loyal and enthusiastic French valet, who accompanies him on his journey around the world.
Aouda
A beautiful and educated Parsee woman rescued from a suttee by Phileas Fogg, who becomes his companion and later his wife.
Archdeacon Grantley
The Archdeacon of Barchester, a powerful and influential clergyman.
Mrs. Proudie
The Bishop's wife, a domineering and ambitious woman.
Mr. Slope
The Bishop's chaplain, an ambitious and manipulative clergyman.
Eleanor Bold
A young widow and heiress, admired for her beauty and independence.
Septimus Harding
The former Warden of Hiram's Hospital and Eleanor Bold's father.
Madeline Stanhope
A beautiful and enigmatic woman, known as Signora Neroni.
Mr. Arabin
A scholarly and reserved clergyman, later the Dean of Barchester.
Krishna-Chaitanya
An incarnation of Krishna and a spiritual teacher who spreads bhakti (devotion) through love and chanting.
Nityananda
Chaitanya's closest associate, considered an incarnation of Balaram, Krishna's elder brother, and a key figure in spreading Vaishnavism.
Adwaita Acharya
An elderly scholar and a key associate of Chaitanya, known for his devotion and his role in inviting Chaitanya to manifest in the world.
Lassie Birnie
The wife of Bob Birnie and mother of Buddy and Dulcie, a woman of strength and refinement in a rough environment.
Buddy Birnie
The ambitious and adventurous son of Bob and Lassie Birnie, growing from a curious child to a capable young man.
Marian Morris
A woman trapped in an unhappy marriage, who finds a spark of hope in Bud's arrival.
Rodion Romanovitch Raskolnikov
Impoverished former student who commits murder
Sofya Semyonovna Marmeladova
Prostitute and daughter of a drunkard, a source of compassion and redemption
Porfiry Petrovitch
The shrewd and insightful investigating magistrate
Avdotya Romanovna Raskolnikova
Raskolnikov's intelligent, strong-willed, and virtuous sister
Dmitri Prokofitch Razumihin
Raskolnikov's loyal and boisterous friend
David Copperfield
The protagonist, narrating his life story from childhood to adulthood.
Agnes Wickfield
David's close friend and confidante, embodying goodness, wisdom, and selfless devotion.
Clara Peggotty Barkis
David's loyal and loving nurse, a constant presence in his life.
James Steerforth
David's charismatic and influential school friend, whose charm masks a darker side.
Betsey Trotwood
David's formidable but ultimately loving great-aunt.
Dora Spenlow Copperfield
David's first wife, a charming but impractical 'child-wife'.
Narrator (Threnody)
A woman grappling with heartbreak and trying to appear unaffected.
Speaker (A Certain Lady)
A woman who hides her true feelings and plays a role to please a man.
Speaker (Song of One of the Girls)
A woman who feels trapped by societal expectations and dreams of being a historical heroine.
Henry Clay
A charismatic and influential American statesman.
Daniel Webster
A renowned American lawyer, statesman, and orator.
John C. Calhoun
A prominent American statesman and political theorist.
John Randolph
An eccentric and influential American politician.
Stephen Girard
A successful and eccentric American financier and philanthropist.
Charles Goodyear
An American inventor who discovered vulcanization.
John Lowell, Jr.
A wealthy Boston merchant and philanthropist who established the Lowell Institute for free public lectures.
Stephen Girard
A French-born American merchant and philanthropist who established Girard College for orphaned boys.
Andrew Carnegie
A Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who established numerous libraries.
Thomas Holloway
A British patent medicine manufacturer and philanthropist who founded a sanatorium and a women's college.
Charles Pratt
An American businessman and philanthropist who founded Pratt Institute.
Sophia Smith
A philanthropist who used her inheritance to found Smith College.
Napoleon Bonaparte
A brilliant military leader and Emperor of France.
Josephine Tascher de Beauharnais
Empress of France and Napoleon's first wife.
Horatio Nelson
A brilliant naval officer and national hero of England.
John Bunyan
A travelling tinker and author of "The Pilgrim's Progress."
Thomas Arnold
A renowned educator and headmaster of Rugby School.
Wendell Phillips
An eloquent orator and abolitionist.
Anthea Bland
One of the five children, often the most thoughtful and responsible.
Cyril Bland
The eldest of the five children, often taking on a leadership role.
Robert Bland
One of the five children, known for his tendency to get into trouble.
Jane Bland
One of the five children, often the most cautious and fearful.
The Psammead
An ancient Sand-fairy with the ability to grant wishes.
Joel Pepper
One of the five Pepper children, known for his athletic ability and occasional impulsiveness.
David Pepper
Another of the five Pepper children, known for his dedication to his studies and his gentle nature.
Polly Pepper
An older sister and mother figure to her younger siblings, known for her kindness and resourcefulness.
Tom Beresford
A schoolmate of the Pepper boys, known for his athletic ability and evolving sense of morality.
Mrs. Fisher
The loving and supportive mother of the Pepper children, known for her wisdom and strength.
George Washington
Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and first President of the United States; central figure of the book.
Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of State; a brilliant and complex figure whose political views often clashed with Washington's.
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of the Treasury; a brilliant and ambitious statesman who advocated for a strong central government.
George Washington
Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and First President of the United States.
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of the Treasury and a key architect of the early United States government.
Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of State and a leading figure in the emerging Democratic-Republican party.
Philip 'Pip' Pirrip
The protagonist, an orphan who experiences social mobility and self-discovery.
Estella Havisham
Miss Havisham's adopted daughter, raised to break men's hearts.
Miss Havisham
A wealthy, eccentric woman who was jilted on her wedding day and seeks revenge on all men.
Joe Gargery
Pip's kind and loyal brother-in-law, a blacksmith.
Herbert Pocket
Pip's loyal friend and roommate in London.
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
The protagonist, a prince grappling with grief, revenge, and existential questions.
Claudius, King of Denmark
The antagonist, Hamlet's uncle, who usurped the throne and married Hamlet's mother.
Gertrude, Queen of Denmark
Hamlet's mother and the Queen of Denmark, now married to Claudius.
Horatio
Hamlet's loyal friend and confidant, a scholar and observer.
Hans Brinker
A hardworking and determined fifteen-year-old boy who prioritizes his family's well-being and education.
Gretel Brinker
A spirited and loving twelve-year-old girl who dreams of winning the silver skates and easing her family's burdens.
Dame Brinker
A strong and resilient peasant woman who works tirelessly to provide for her family and care for her ailing husband.
Peter van Holp
A kind and generous seventeen-year-old boy from a wealthy family, who is respected by his peers and a leader in his community.
Kralyevitch Marko
The most beloved Serbian national hero, a Royal Prince known for his strength, justice, and loyalty.
Tsarina Militza
The wife of Tsar Lazarus, known for her beauty, piety, and the misfortunes she endures.
King Voukashin
Marko's father, depicted as ambitious, and ultimately flawed ruler.
George Washington
Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and first President of the United States.
Daniel Boone
An iconic frontiersman, hunter, and explorer instrumental in the settling of Kentucky.
George Rogers Clark
A backwoods leader and military commander who conquered the Northwest Territory during the Revolutionary War.
Anthony Wayne
A Major-General of the Continental line known for his daring and aggressive military tactics.
Robert Gould Shaw
Colonel who commanded the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, the first black regiment recruited under State authority.
The Narrator
Storyteller, addresses the 'Best Beloved'
The Elephant's Child
A curious young elephant who gains a trunk.
Taffimai Metallumai (Taffy)
A precocious Neolithic girl who invents writing.
Suleiman-bin-Daoud (Solomon)
A wise and powerful king who understands animals.
Balkis
Suleiman-bin-Daoud's wise and beautiful head queen.
The Cat
A wild animal who makes a bargain to live with humans.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish novelist, essayist, poet, and travel writer known for works like 'Treasure Island' and 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'.
Fanny Osbourne
American writer and the wife of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Josiah Wedgwood
English potter and entrepreneur who revolutionized the pottery industry.
Sarah Wedgwood
The wife of Josiah Wedgwood and a source of inspiration for his work.
William Godwin
English journalist, political philosopher and novelist.
Mary Wollstonecraft
English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights.
Beatrice
Leonato's niece, known for her wit and disdain for love and marriage.
Benedick
A young lord of Padua, known for his wit and sworn aversion to marriage, until he falls for Beatrice.
Claudio
A young lord of Florence, initially in love with Hero, but easily swayed by deception.
Hero
Leonato's daughter, falsely accused of infidelity.
Uncle Remus
An elderly black storyteller and former slave who entertains a young white boy with animal fables.
The Little Boy
A young white boy who listens to and learns from Uncle Remus's stories.
Brer Rabbit
A central figure in the animal fables, known for his cunning and ability to outsmart larger, more powerful creatures.
Oliver Twist
A young orphan navigating poverty and crime to find his true identity.
Fagin
The manipulative and avaricious leader of a gang of young pickpockets.
William Sikes
A brutal and violent housebreaker.
Mr. Brownlow
A kind and benevolent gentleman who becomes Oliver's protector.
Rose Maylie
A virtuous and compassionate young woman who befriends Oliver.
Martha Washington
First Presiding Lady, wife of George Washington, known for her refined taste and hospitality.
Abigail Adams
Second Presiding Lady, wife of John Adams, known for her strong mind and intellectual abilities.
1 mentor
Dorothy Paine Madison
Fourth Presiding Lady, wife of James Madison, famous for her charm, tact, and popularity.
Elizabeth Kortright Monroe
Fifth Presiding Lady, wife of James Monroe, known for her elegance, dignity, and accomplishments.
Sarah Childress Polk
Eleventh Presiding Lady, wife of James K. Polk, known for her dignity, accomplishments, and strict Presbyterian beliefs.
Harriet Lane
Fifteenth Presiding Lady, niece of James Buchanan, renowned for her charm, good taste, and diplomacy.
Kitty Heath
A seventeen-year-old girl excited to attend Class Day.
Cousin Jack
Kitty's cousin and friend, who escorts her to Class Day.
Theodore Snow, Jr.
Polly's mischievous younger brother, known for his blunt honesty.
Van Bahr Lamb
Polly's bashful sweetheart, and a kind and supportive friend to the Snow family.
Alexandrina Victoria
Queen of England, initially naive but grows into a strong and determined ruler.
1 mentor
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
Husband of Queen Victoria, initially an outsider but becomes a key advisor and influence.
1 mentor
William Lamb, Viscount Melbourne
Prime Minister of England and Victoria's first significant advisor.
Anne Blythe
The beloved wife of Gilbert Blythe and mother of six children, residing at the Ingleside.
Gilbert Blythe
The respected doctor and husband of Anne, father of six children.
Mary Vance
A young orphan girl who comes to live with the Blythe family.
Faith Blythe
One of Anne and Gilbert's daughters, known for her gentle and compassionate nature.
Una Blythe
Another of Anne and Gilbert's daughters, known for her dreamy and imaginative nature.
Hamlet
Prince of Denmark, tasked with avenging his father's murder.
Othello
General of the Venetian army, noble but trusting.
Iago
Othello's ensign, a master manipulator and villain.
King Lear
King of Britain, descends into madness after dividing his kingdom.
Lady Macbeth
Wife of Macbeth, ambitious and ruthless.
Macbeth
A Scottish general, driven to murder and tyranny by ambition and supernatural influence.
Ferdinand Count Fathom
The amoral and ambitious protagonist, an adventurer and con man.
Renaldo Count de Melvil
A virtuous and generous young nobleman, who is often a foil to Fathom's villainy.
Don Diego de Zelos
A noble Castilian who suffers great misfortune and seeks to restore his honour.
Monimia
A virtuous and beautiful orphan who is the object of Renaldo's affection and Fathom's lust.
Nag Hong Fah
A Chinese restaurant owner in New York's Chinatown who seeks respectability and fatherhood.
Fanny Mei Hi
A mixed-race woman struggling to find her place and identity in early 20th-century New York City.
Miss Frances Giddings
An elderly, genteel spinster who runs a small dry-goods store and cultivates her garden.
Richard “Buster” Parke O’Brien
A curious and energetic teenage boy whose thirst for knowledge often leads to trouble.
Miss Edith Preston
A compassionate and somewhat repressed spinster who becomes an ambulance driver during World War I.
Nag Hong Fah
Proprietor of the Great Shanghai Chop Suey Palace, husband to Fanny Mei Hi, and father.
Fanny Mei Hi
Wife of Nag Hong Fah and mother to Brian and Fanny.
Miss Frances Giddings
A polite, elderly spinster and proprietor of a small general store in Ivy Corners.
Edith Preston
Narrator of the story 'Buster,' a perceptive and well-meaning spinster visiting Cape Ann.
Edmond Dantès
A young, ambitious sailor who is wrongly imprisoned and seeks revenge.
Abbé Faria
A brilliant and eccentric Italian priest who becomes Dantès's mentor in prison.
Fernand Mondego
A Catalan fisherman consumed by jealousy and ambition, who betrays Dantès.
Mercédès Herrera
Dantès's betrothed, torn between her love for him and her circumstances.
Gérard de Villefort
The ambitious and ruthless king’s attorney who imprisons Dantès.
Haydée Tepelini
The beautiful and intelligent daughter of Ali Pasha, who becomes Monte Cristo's ward and eventually his lover.
Nathaniel Bumppo (Deerslayer)
A young, skilled hunter and scout known for his honesty and respect for nature and Native American customs.
Henry March (Hurry Harry)
A large, strong, and boastful frontiersman, primarily motivated by personal gain and the pursuit of Judith Hutter.
Judith Hutter
The beautiful and spirited eldest daughter of Thomas Hutter, known for her intelligence and vanity.
Hetty Hutter
The younger, feeble-minded daughter of Thomas Hutter, known for her innocence, piety, and strong moral compass.
Chingachgook
A young Delaware warrior, betrothed to Wah-ta-Wah, and a close friend and companion of Deerslayer.
Wah-ta-Wah (Hist-oh-Hist)
A young Delaware woman, betrothed to Chingachgook, known for her beauty, her gentle nature, and her unwavering loyalty.
Alexander Hamilton
One of the authors of The Federalist Papers, advocating for a strong, centralized federal government.
James Madison
Co-author of The Federalist Papers, emphasizing the importance of checks and balances and the prevention of tyranny.
1 mentor
John Jay
One of the authors, focusing on foreign policy and the benefits of a united nation in international affairs.
Frank 'Pony' Baker
The story's protagonist, a young boy with a penchant for adventure and a conflicted relationship with his overprotective mother and sometimes-strict father.
Mrs. Lucy Baker
Pony's mother, characterized by her overprotectiveness and anxieties, stemming from the loss of a previous child.
Jim Leonard
Pony's charismatic but unreliable friend, who often leads him into trouble with his outlandish schemes and exaggerated stories.
Edouard Manet
A central figure in the Impressionist movement known for his innovative style and controversial subject matter.
Claude Monet
A key figure in Impressionism, renowned for his studies of light and atmospheric effects.
Auguste Renoir
A prominent Impressionist known for his sensual nudes, portraits, and landscapes, often depicting scenes of everyday life.
Edgar Degas
An Impressionist artist renowned for his depictions of dancers, racecourses, and women in intimate settings.
Bev King
One of the children creating the 'Our Magazine' along with Sara Ray and Dan.
Sara Ray
A key member of the group of children, involved in creating the magazine and sharing stories.
Dan King
One of the central figures in the group of children, participating in the magazine and sharing adventures.
Story Girl
A gifted storyteller who captivates others with her tales.
Jay Gatsby
A wealthy man obsessed with recreating the past and winning back his lost love.
Daisy Buchanan
A beautiful and wealthy woman, torn between her love for Gatsby and her comfortable life with her husband.
Nick Carraway
The narrator of the story, an observant Midwesterner who moves to West Egg and becomes entangled in the lives of Gatsby and the Buchanans.
Tom Buchanan
Daisy's wealthy and arrogant husband, a symbol of old money and entrenched privilege.
The Happy Prince
A statue of a former prince who weeps for the suffering of his city.
The Swallow
A small bird who initially intends to migrate to Egypt but stays to help the Happy Prince.
The Selfish Giant
A giant who initially forbids children from playing in his garden.
Little Hans
An honest and kind little fellow who is exploited by his devoted friend, the Miller.
Hugh the Miller
A rich and selfish miller who exploits his friend, Little Hans, under the guise of devoted friendship.
The Remarkable Rocket
A pompous and self-absorbed firework who believes himself to be superior to all others.
Sherlock Holmes
Consulting detective investigating the Baskerville case.
Dr. John Watson
Sherlock Holmes's loyal friend, biographer, and assistant.
Sir Henry Baskerville
The heir to the Baskerville estate, threatened by the family curse.
Jack Stapleton
A naturalist and neighbor of the Baskervilles, secretly a descendant and the main villain.
John 'Jack' Worthing
A Justice of the Peace in the country, also known as Ernest in town.
Algernon Moncrieff
A charming, witty, and somewhat irresponsible gentleman.
Lady Bracknell
A formidable and aristocratic society matriarch.
Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax
A fashionable and sophisticated young woman obsessed with the name 'Ernest'.
Cecily Cardew
Jack's young and imaginative ward, living in the countryside.
Nathaniel 'Hawkeye' Bumppo
A skilled frontiersman and scout, also known as 'La Longue Carabine'.
Chingachgook
The last of the Mohican Sagamores, a wise and noble warrior.
Uncas
The son of Chingachgook, a brave and skilled young Mohican warrior, and the last of his line.
Cora Munro
The elder daughter of Colonel Munro, known for her intelligence, strength, and mixed heritage.
François Marie Arouet de Voltaire
A brilliant and audacious writer, philosopher, and playwright who becomes a leading figure of the Enlightenment.
Madame du Châtelet
Voltaire's intellectual companion and lover.
Frederick the Great
King of Prussia, a powerful and enlightened monarch who becomes a friend and patron of Voltaire.
Thomas Hutchinson
Governor of Massachusetts, a Loyalist deeply connected to the colony but ultimately loyal to the Crown.
Samuel Adams
A leading figure in the American Revolution, a skilled agitator, and a staunch advocate for colonial independence.
John Hancock
A wealthy merchant and prominent figure in the American Revolution, known for his signature on the Declaration of Independence.
Yudhishthira
The eldest Pandava brother, known for his righteousness and adherence to dharma.
Bhimasena
The second Pandava brother, renowned for his immense strength and prowess in battle.
Arjuna
The third Pandava brother, the foremost archer and warrior, known for his devotion to Krishna and his skill in arms.
Draupadi
The wife of the five Pandava brothers, known for her beauty, intelligence, and strong will.
Ulysses
The protagonist, a resourceful and enduring hero on a long journey home.
Penelope
Ulysses' faithful wife, besieged by suitors and longing for her husband's return.
Telemachus
Ulysses' son, who embarks on a journey to find news of his father.
Minerva
The goddess who guides and protects Ulysses and Telemachus.
Nell Trent
The virtuous and compassionate young protagonist.
Grandfather Trent
Nell's doting but flawed grandfather and guardian.
Daniel Quilp
The grotesque and malevolent antagonist.
Richard Swiveller
A carefree and often inebriated clerk with a good heart.
Christopher 'Kit' Nubbles
A kind-hearted and loyal young man, wrongly accused of theft.
Dorian Gray
A strikingly beautiful and impressionable young man whose portrait ages while he remains eternally youthful.
Lord Henry Wotton
A witty and cynical aristocrat who corrupts Dorian Gray with his hedonistic philosophy.
Basil Hallward
A talented painter who becomes obsessed with Dorian Gray's beauty and paints his portrait.
Isabel Archer
The novel's central protagonist, a young American woman seeking experience and independence.
Ralph Touchett
Isabel's cousin, a witty and philosophical invalid who observes her life with a detached curiosity.
Madame Merle
An accomplished and worldly woman, a close friend of Mrs. Touchett, who takes an interest in Isabel's fate.
Princess Irene
A curious and brave young princess who discovers a magical great-grandmother and fights against goblins.
Curdie Peterson
A brave and resourceful young miner who protects the princess from goblins.
Irene (Great-grandmother)
A wise and magical great-grandmother who guides and protects Princess Irene.
James Boyle
The author and narrator of the book, a law professor advocating for the public domain.
Thomas Jefferson
An intellectual Founding Father whose views on intellectual property are central to Boyle's argument.
Thomas Babington Macaulay
A British historian and politician who echoed Jefferson's concerns about intellectual property.
Roberta 'Bobbie' Ayres
Eldest of the Railway Children and a compassionate leader.
Peter Ayres
Middle child of the Railway Children, aspiring engineer.
Phyllis Ayres
Youngest of the Railway Children, known for her innocence and literal interpretations.
Mrs. Ayres
Mother of the Railway Children, a loving and resourceful woman.
Walter Pater
Author and aesthetic critic, exploring the spirit of the Renaissance.
Pico della Mirandola
Fifteenth-century Italian scholar attempting to reconcile Christianity and classical philosophy.
Sandro Botticelli
Visionary Florentine painter known for his lyrical and melancholic style.
Leonardo da Vinci
Renaissance artist, scientist, and inventor, embodying the spirit of intellectual curiosity and innovation.
Johann Joachim Winckelmann
Eighteenth-century art historian and archaeologist, considered the founder of modern art history.
Mary Lennox
A neglected and initially unpleasant young girl who transforms through her connection with nature and friendship.
Colin Craven
An invalid boy who believes he is destined to die, but is transformed by friendship, nature, and the power of positive thinking.
Dickon Sowerby
A kind and nature-loving moor boy who connects with animals and people through his gentle spirit.
Princess Aurora
The titular Sleeping Beauty, cursed to sleep for a hundred years.
Prince Florimond
The prince who awakens Princess Aurora after a hundred years.
Blue Beard
A wealthy and terrifying man with a blue beard who marries several wives and murders them.
Fatima
Blue Beard's last wife, whose curiosity leads her to discover his dark secret.
Cinderella
The mistreated stepdaughter who finds her happy ending with the help of a fairy godmother.
Beauty
The youngest daughter who sacrifices herself to save her father and learns to love the Beast.
The Beast
A prince cursed to live as a beast until he finds true love.
Cordelia Wilson
Orphaned niece of the Reverend Thomas Wilson, acts as a Big Sister in the family.
Genevieve Hartley
Texas ranch girl attending school in Sunbridge.
Tilly Mack
Member of the Happy Hexagons, known for her wit and mischievousness.
Bertha Brown
Member of the Happy Hexagons, somewhat prone to worrying and saying 'I told you so'.
Elsie Martin
Member of the Happy Hexagons, interested in clothes and fashion, lives with her aunt and cousins.
Alma Lane
Member of the Happy Hexagons, often tries to make peace between others, cousin of Harold Day.
Shahrazad
The vizier's daughter who volunteers to marry King Shahriyar and tell him stories each night to delay her execution.
King Shahriyar
The King who vows to marry and execute a new virgin each day after discovering his wife's infidelity.
The Wezeer
King Shahriyar's loyal advisor and Shahrazad's father, torn between obedience to the king and love for his daughter.
Frank Hardy
One of the two main teenage detectives, the older and more cautious brother.
Joe Hardy
The younger of the two main teenage detectives, known for his impulsiveness and energy.
Fenton Hardy
The father of Frank and Joe, an internationally famous detective.
Henry Robinson
The caretaker of Tower Mansion, wrongly accused of the robbery.
Velveteen Rabbit
A stuffed rabbit who longs to become real through a child's love.
Skin Horse
An old, wise toy who explains the concept of 'Real' to the Velveteen Rabbit.
The Boy
The Velveteen Rabbit's owner, whose love makes him Real.
Nursery Magic Fairy
The fairy who transforms old, loved toys into real creatures.
Tom
A young chimney sweep who transforms into a water-baby.
Ellie Harthover
A kind and innocent young girl who influences Tom's transformation.
Mrs. Bedonebyasyoudid
A stern but just fairy who punishes those who mistreat children.
Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby
A kind and loving fairy who embodies compassion and forgiveness.
George Washington
First President of the United States, Revolutionary War General
Thomas Jefferson
Third President of the United States, Author of the Declaration of Independence
Andrew Jackson
Seventh President of the United States, Military Hero
Abraham Lincoln
Sixteenth President of the United States, Leader of the Union during the Civil War
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Thirty-second President of the United States, Leader during the Great Depression and World War II
Richard Milhous Nixon
Thirty-seventh President of the United States
Rebecca Sharp
An ambitious and clever young woman who rises in society through manipulation and charm.
Amelia Sedley Osborne
A kind, gentle, and virtuous young woman who faces adversity with unwavering loyalty and devotion.
William Dobbin
A loyal and steadfast friend, secretly in love with Amelia, who consistently acts with integrity and selflessness.
Heathcliff
Orphan taken in by the Earnshaws who becomes a central figure driven by revenge and a consuming love for Catherine.
Catherine Earnshaw Linton
A central character torn between her passionate love for Heathcliff and her desire for social advancement through marriage to Edgar Linton.
Edgar Linton
Catherine's husband, representing social stability and refinement, and Heathcliff's rival.
Ellen (Nelly) Dean
The primary narrator, a housekeeper who provides a grounded perspective on the events at Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange.
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