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The young Marcel Proust was asked to fill out questionnaires at two social events: one when he was 13, another when he was 20. Proust did not invent this party game; he was simply the most extraordinary person to respond to them. At the birthday party of Antoinette Felix-Faure, the 13-year-old Marcel was asked to answer fifteen questions in the birthday book. Seven years after the first questionnaire, Proust was asked, at another social event, to fill out another; the questions are much the same, but the answers somewhat different, indicative of his traits at 20. In the back pages of Vanity Fair each month, readers can find The Proust Questionnaire, a closely related set of questions posed to famous subjects about their lives, thoughts, values and experience. This Web site offers you the opportunity to answer the same questions Proust answered and to make your answers known to the world (they will be posted on this Web site).
The ones in my head that haven't been written about yet A real phony (27) Peter Pan. AROG 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 Roland Deschain, Duncan McLeod Adam Seline (30) Anti-heros Adam (22) Batman Adam (25) 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 wonder twins. (Zan) Agustina (27) Hayao Miyazaki movie protagonists Ai (21) Hamlet; Malone Albertine (29) The fictional seekers of truth because real ones are rare Aldonza77 (47) None in fiction, except maybe the final idealization of myself Alessandro Pian (30) eccentric rogues with a pure heart Alex C. 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) 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 I never like the heroes... Allison (33) Batman. Allison (20) the flawed Aly (17) Common folks with extraordinary lives Amanda bad guys Amelia (13) the schlegel sisters. Ana (21) Any with super powers. Andrew (22) 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) the interesting evil characters Anna Kalimar (18) Robin Hood (although he might have been more than a legend) Anne Louise Sheldon (34) Prince Andrei Bolkonsky (War and Peace), Bubbles (The Wire), Jules (Jules and Jim). Anthony (23) Atticus Finch Anthony (24) brave and who have dignity Anya (22) Batman, Kay Scarpetta, The Count of Monte Cristo Anzi (27) 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) 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 Those who are strongly individualistic. Azat Souren Oganesian (27) People who overcome adversity B (45) Tyler Durden Bailey (19) Batman Batgirl (23) Boys who goes around the world to find the love of a girl Beatriz (13) Somewhat Byronic heroes who aren't all good and manage to be a little realistic. Becca (16) Im not sure Beth Ellis (15) anyone in an O'Neill or Williams play Blademan (60) 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) Jesus Christ Bonky (26) Sassy heroines of romance Bonnie (15) There are so many, I couldn't possibly name them all.... Boo (36) The characters from all levels of society in Anton Chekhov's short stories Brad (17) Atticus Finch, James Bond Brian A. Henegar (26) Those overcoming a great injustice. Brian (22) 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) Aslan & President Bartlett C Adventurers, romantics, fighters, and realistic dreamers. Candice (23) 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 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) 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) Heroes who refuse to accept the role of hero. Catherine Jean Captain Kirk Cestmoi 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) Those who don't even try being heroes. Natural heroes like Charlie of the book Perks of Being a Wallflower Chary Silva (22) Strong women with strong wills Chelsy 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) Those who celebrate failure as one would celebrate success. Chris (16) Good hearted, kind, genuine people. Anyone like that. Christina Kronberg (23) Cornelius Suttree, Jeffery Lebowski Christobel (17) I don' assign the title of hero. Christopher Blaum (37) Holden Caulfield Christopher James Stagg (16) Henry James and the Poets. Christopher (24) Severus Snape, Holden Caufield, Cissa Fireheart (32) the adventurers who could get past anything in order to get wha they wanted. Like Indiana Jones. Clara (20) 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 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) 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 those who challenge societal faults and are leaders, despite a loss in popularity D.X (22) 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 those with personalities, Danae (17) "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) Alice of Wonderland Daniella (27) 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) 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) 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) Those who are vulnerable, imperfect, and exposed Diana (20) Merlin; Diane (53) 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) 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) men who where fragile and women who are strange Drella (26) 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 journeymen. EJ (29) Atticus Finch Eden (19) Heracles Edmond Dantes (26) carlos fuentes, any latin american writer Eduardo (19) 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) Hamlet Elissa (22) Morally ambiguous ones who express our own internal conflict. Elizabeth Tom Joad Ellen the antihero Elyse (20) Holden Caufield, Romeo, Ema (18) 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 Astrid Magnussen. Emma McKinney Endimion and Selini Endimion 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) Icarus Erica Johnson (21) William Shakespeare's characters. Erin (27) 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) 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 buffy, cartman, wonder woman Feysweetie (43) Almustafa - The prophet Finokio (38) Huck Finn, Aragorn, and MacGyver. FlameHorse (28) 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) Superman Gail Flaherty Huckleberry Finn, Raoul Duke and Harry Potter. Galareh (23) Atticus Finch. Genevieve (22) 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) 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) charlie of perks of being a wallflower, alex perchov of everything is illuminated. Giselle (18) Those who die or suffer gloriously Godfrey (19) Spider Jerusalem and Jesse Custer Graham (20) Tyler Durden Gus (18) Ischmael (Moby Dick), Stephen Dedalos, Gregor Samsa Guy Van Driessche (44) Robin hood, Wolverine, Travis Bickle. H.Nakashima (21) Dreamers and idealists HHP (41) The super ones! Haley (19) Sandman,Holden Caulfield,Joker HandeG. (13) mersault (from stranger), K (from trial) Hari (21) Tom Cruise's charcter from "The Firm" and Batman Hassan (21) The Villains Hayzeus (23) Jayber Crow. Those who think and feel deeply. Heidi R. Romeo, Charlie in perks of being a wallflower Helen Mattison Wyatt (20) 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) jay gatsby I Beg (54) Sir Percy Blakeney Ian (23) the heroes Illinibeatle (44) Hamlet; Achilles; Robin Williams; Earl Hickey; 8 1/2. Isaac (16) Thomas Isabelle (26) The lord of the ring Isadora Duncan (32) 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) satirical figures that become instantly laughable JD (21) the dark princes, people with the concept of redemption JLo (34) Hook from Azincourt Jack (14) 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) Women not afraid to achieve their potential and/or gain what they deserved. Foxy Brown, Coffy, etc. Jacqueline Garrett (38) I have no need for fictious heroes when I am surrounded by real ones Jamie (25) Sherlock Holmes, Jane Eyre, Elizabeth Bennett Jan 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) The ones who have struggled and have learned from them. Jenn (35) Charlie Brown Jenni Webb Reynolds (29) the expression of an ideal rather than an imitation of the real -Proust JennyLynn (23) Don't read many books with heroes Jeremy (17) Super Heroes Jessica (18) Henry Miller, Malone Jeux Pip Jo (41) Salvador Dalis' mind. Jo (16) Buffy Jo (21) Conan the Barbarian Joel (17) Those who are all-too real John Porter non-conformists and romantics John (28) most decent movie protagonists Johnny (21) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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 of the unbreakable will and infallible character Katie (20) Javier Coll Katy (16) romeo, mr darcy, edward cullen....etc. Kayla Marie (17) 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) The Chesire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. Kiara M. (15) Captain Jack Aubrey of the Royal Navy, Sherlock Holmes, Hercules Kid Jasper The good guys and Harry Potter Kika John McClain Kim (37) King Arthur Kimberly (23) PowerRangers, Shehrazade (1001 nights), Sabrina (the teenage witch)... Kitty (21) Real people, free of the trappings of false heroism Koinekid (28) any genuine and unique characters who are still easy to relate to Kreuzz 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) Those who need no recognition Kt (15) 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) 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 Holly Golightly, Lady Macbeth Laura (20) The unlikely. Laura (24) silly boys in Christopher Moore books Lauren (28) 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) Sir Gawain and the other altruists who do not exist but are still to be aspired to LeonidasStokely Rebecca Bloomwood,Bridget Jones etc. Someone I can relate too. LexieBee (17) Alyosha Karamazov, Dimitri Karamazov, Buddy Glass LiamP (25) Howard Roark Lily (16) Levin from Anna Karenina, Hector from the Illiad Linda (23) Wyatt and Billy Lint (17) Hamlet, J. Alfred Prufrock, Heathcliff Lisa A human who sacrifices and pains, and finds reward. Liz (28) MacGyver LodRose (32) Humbert Humbert, Orpheus Lolita Hazed (18) 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) anyone who expresses passionately Lu (24) Harry Potter - those who persevere Luc (27) 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) 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) 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) Batman, The Devil in Milton's Paradise Lost Machiavelli_Mx (38) Sal Paradise, Augie March, Siddhartha Maggie (24) Marcello (La Dolce Vita), Robert Jordan, Jean Valjean, John Rambo Malibu (31) 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 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) Spiderman Maria (45) atticus finch, but really those who aspire to do extraordinary things and finish with a sense of fufillment Mariana (16) 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) Currently, Salvo Montalbano Martyshka (31) brother Ivan, Mr. Darcy, Father in The Road MaryFred (24) Hamlet, Charles Swann, Henry Chinaski and Julien Sorel. Matheus (15) Those who stand up to tyrants and bullies. Those who live for themselves without needlessly harming others. Matt (30) holden caulfield Matthieu (21) Harry Potter, Selfless characters Meaghan Don't have any. Meebo wonderwoman, batman, superman Megan (25) 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) Napoleon Dynamite! Melinda (18) Robin Hood Melissa Farr (25) Those who can go against what is expected. Melissa (23) dreamers who are able to manifest their destiny Meredith Pooh Bear, Mole (Wind In The Willows), and Bilbo Baggins. Each possess more than they even know. Michael (40) The ones who are selfless (or nearly selfless), sensitive to others needs, and sagacious. Michelle Jeong (20) Ratso Rizzo Michelle (30) 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) Indiana Jones Mike (33) Realist characters who go through the mundanne but post modern Mike (14) 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) None. Mitela (22) 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) King Arthur and Merlin Morgana the survivors Mr. Mandarin (41) The calm and the collected. Mychel Shannon (18) Socrates (Plato's version), Horace Rumpole Nancy (78) i don't have any specific heroe Nathalie (20) Stavrogin, Chichikov, Taras Bulba, Arthur Dent Nathan Liu (15) 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) Colonel Aureliano Buendia Newlin (25) Superman Nic (27) The Rebels Nick Schiff (16) Heathcliff; Henry from The Time Traveler's Wife Nikki (35) Those who act wholeheartedly and sincerely Nina (21) Jugni, siddartha, Jonathan livingston seagull.... Nirmal Singh (99) 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 dre P-Boh SUPERMAN PRETTYMARY69 (39) Eros and psyche,Odysseus,Jason,Aphrodite PUNK PAINTER (37) Dracula Paggy (33) Mr. Darcy (Pride and Prejudice) Pamcake (28) Hamlet, Siddhartha Panic (18) Individuals dedicated enough to their pursuit to die for it Patrick Newman (23) the underdog and the unexpected hero Paul (16) renaissance characters Paula (54) Beings that I made myselft. Pavel Š. (18) Roland of Gilead, Aragorn, Kenshin Himura, Rocky Balboa Pedro Albernaz (20) 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) Animals - Black Beauty Pingbluto Holden Caulfield, I suppose. Nick Carraway. Kinsey Milhone. Pleiadian7 (59) 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) The anti-hero or the protagionist who is overcoming the impossible. R. W. (26) Self-destructive tragic heroes like Hamlet or Julien Sorel Rachel (21) Jane Eyre Raven (30) Those which I've made myself, I made them for myself. Ray of Mars (36) 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 Real people in real conditions Renos (24) Those who stay true to their hearts, loving and living freely. Ria (24) Those characters who can break from the social norms and live according to their own standards. Ricky (20) there are no real heroes in fiction Rini I haven't read any books in a while... Rinilia (17) Admittedly heroes of action; those who are willing to fight for what they believe in, no matter what. Riyu (17) God Robert Tatler (18) Men who reinvent themselves Robo (56) Anais Nin, Henry Miller and Dottie Parker Rochelle (40) Hamlet Rodica (32) Harry Potter, Atticus Finch, Robert Landgon, Homer Simpson Romina (16) Romeo and Juliet, Benevolio. Rosalie Grace (16) 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) Ian Malcolm, Huckleberry Finn, The Dude. Ryan Brun (23) Mario Incandenza Ryan (18) Tony Starks from Iron Man S. Griffin (16) Fabrizio del Dongo (The Charterhouse of Parma. S.P. (20) 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) Ret Butler SamSam (33) Strong women, Godly men. Samantha (17) Grandiose characters ala Roald Dahl Sara C aka Snacks aka Sarbs (26) 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) Coach Sasha Sutton (22) Those who strive for something that cannot be accomplished. Scooter (29) 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) 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) Go-getters. Sexismandthecity (28) 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 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) atticus finch Sienna de Wilde (17) Scherezade, the Doctor's Wife in 'Blindness', the protagonist of 'The Flute Player', Cool Hand Luke Sierra Whiskey Peter Pen, who never aged because it was his wish. Simona (16) 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) Holden Caulfield Sonia (25) Joe, Timofey, Mr. Darcy, Lennie Small Sonya Dahl (21) Horatio Hornblower, Will Parry, Homer Wells, Huckleberry Finn Stephanie (23) Jesus Stephanie (21) Odysseus, Chaplin's Tramp, Batman Steve Shives (29) Any charicter of great humor. Summer (28) 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) batman T (19) Those of strong emotion but stronger mind Terra (22) Cyrano, Don Quixote de la Mancha, Harry Potter Terry (41) people like Gandaulf and Sam (LOTR) selfless Heroes who give all for the overall good. TerryG (49) tall, dark and handsome swooners and the nerdy, quiet ones Tess Calopedos (17) Heathcliff and The Flying Dutchman (Hendrik van der Decken) Tess Fiennes (40) James Bond The Essential Man (26) Randal Graves and Batman The Josh Rollins (21) Sherlock Holmes, Basil Of Baker Street, & too many others to mention The Mouse Avenger (20) Gleb Nerzhin of Solzhenitsyn's First Circle, Hector of Troy in The Iliad The Roomba Mifi (28) Holden Caulfield, Hamlet, Julian Carax Theresa (22) Tyler durden, Dracula. Thrakish (18) Odysseus and Jason (Argonauts optional). Tim Proser (17) non Tinkoo (24) He hasn't been written yet. Todd Hellboy, Indiana Jones Tofu (19) Those who express remorse following expressive acts of deviance Tom G (19) Hunter S. Thompson Tom Suski (28) Those who do not know they were written to be believed Tommy (19) Frodo (Lord of the rings) Jason Bourne, Tony (48) Duck Drake, Draco Malfoy, Wizard Howl, Bruce Wayne, Anthony Crowley, Zooey Glass, John Dorian, Haku Trisha (17) Romanticism characters Trisha (29) Elphaba, Glinda and Nettarose from Wicked. Turtle Heart None so far. Valentina (17) Ivan Karamazov, The Kid from Blood Meridian, and Sergeant X from nine stories Veronica (20) People unafraid to be weird, but who also have good souls Victoria (37) The Count of Monte Cristo, for his determination. The main character of Slaughterhouse-Five, for the depiction of life simply being thrust upon one. Owen Meany, for his faith in what he believes. Jacob, for his willingness to work and perservere for love. Vijay Pierce (23) Winnie The Pooh Village Of Brooklin (45) Ivan Karamzaov, Dr Percival Ulysses Cox, and of course the Green Lantern Vincent (19) Those who are fortunate enough with knowledge, who despise ingnorance and are of great tenacity Vivianne Liliaceae Aspho Vilth Gilgamesh Waleed (32) Frederic Moreau. Walter (19) Mo Folchart Wendy (34) I've always been more into anti-heroes. Wormsie (24) V XYZ (17) Grendel. Xan Etienne those whose lives sparkled life the twikle of the stars to shine on the others and left their lights(spirits and ideas) behind after their travelings to this world Xialing Gan (27) Jack Kerouac and Miyazaki's protagonists Yeen (20) haruki murakami, leonard cohen, milan kundera Zee (21) some one who lives up to his/her own reputation, ready to take a plunge just to get what he/her wants, someone is not afraid of failing Zhen Zhu (18) Those who are the most alive: Macbeth, Donnie Darko, Lester Burnham Zozobra (17) Characters that seem real. aaaaaaa (18) Those who know their own evils, who are contemplative, those who are on the verge of not finding meanings in their lives aag (22) Owen Meany, Howard Roarke aetilson (41) action heros agony (25) bones and house alessa (21) Jo March alexa (28) henry, harry potter, angel, oskar, alison wonderland Walter Mitty almavidrio (35) God altron2095 edward cullen ames (21) the winx girls from winx club amz (16) Albator ancientrobot (31) I agree with Proust,adding L: those who are the expression of an ideal rather than a Limitation of the real... I know: Perelandra: never had Ransom seen a face so calm and so unearthly. He decided afterwards it was due to complete absence of resignation ang (99) strong women whose conviction is what drives them to be great. angie (29) oskar schell anjali dogbert anon moose (19) as craig finn once wrote anonymiad (15) browning, t.s. eliot, john updike, dunne ashleytheresa (20) Ernie Levy, Stingo. Julien Sorel, Paul Morel asmitchel (67) the ones who live unreal lives in unreal places and do unreal things autumn (17) The flawed, tortured souls like Edward Scissorhands ayda (25) selfless saviours ayumi (20) Mr. Darcy barbara (50) peter pan bella (16) Flashman, J. Aubrey, Achilles, Merlin, bhl V big guy (16) huck finn tom sawyer billy boy watson (3) Holden Caufield, who was actually insane. blip52 (27) romeo, pietro spina bman (41) Thoes who are persistance personified. boku_wa_kami (25) The ones who want to accomplish their goals without making compromises on the way. bram-is-e-janet-brecht-is-de-max the general in 100 years of solitude broad (45) King Arthur, LeStat bubby (43) lester burnham, although he may be more of a tragic figure, and rikki tikki tavi bunny I`m not sure I have any... I love reality more than anything. it`s not based on dreams, it can`t ruin your spirit cartike ignatious c riley, ms krabapple ccc (27) I don't really have heroes, but I prefer the sensitive, the passionate, the brave cdl (35) thomas hardy characters. Tragic heroes charlotte (29) juliet chloe (21) the conniving peasant who fights for his beliefs comnomnomor (15) spies cookie Those who overcome ridiculous circumstances corinne The authentic, the ones who reflect a moment in time cr Jean Valjean, The count of Monte Cristo, those who can change radically for the better cucu (26) Roquentin, from Nausea dA member: sonicbutterfly (17) Those of adventure, strength and daring dbrown (24) the ones who always win and Boo Radley dendoo (23) superwoman,wonderwoman,superman diana (52) Sherlock Holmes; Flashman, James Bond; dlew919 (40) dorky characters deep dorothy6@aol.com (50) Antiheroes, especially Holden Caulfield, but also David Copperfield drift Raif Efendi, Selim Işık ehk2 (30) The ones who become accidental heroes and have flaws elSigno (37) Sherlock Holmes elay (21) batman eliciabg (23) Raskolnikov, Maldoror, Julien Sorel, Encolpio, Harry Haller encolpio8 (22) none endor The X-Men. esayer (35) those who are humble evilwonders (28) angels farfalla (30) all romance heroes. farfoura (22) Peter Pan. feanix (20) Son Goku, Dean Winchister, Sawyer filinia (22) Countess Ellen Olenska, Lily Bart, frw heathcliff, stephen deadalus, mark zusak's death, phinny from a separate peace. furies (27) Wonder Woman gatetam (38) spiderman,alatriste gavalia (46) Iago, Heathcliff, Dorian Gray and Batman ghazaleh (27) King Arthur, Will from the Golden Compass trilogy, goblin64 (45) Those who throw all caution to the wind greatlove (32) those who remain strong against all odds gretel ulises, gruchi (63) Those who are full of emotion but aren't hindered by them. guiller van mistoffellees (17) those who are loyal and faithful to their loved ones. hamdi (20) bad guys turning good hellgirl (19) those who end up happy and want nothing else her (26) those who are real but nevertheless reach for the heights of the ideal herbertofwestlake (43) Heroes? I'd rather take the imperfect man or woman who has a sense of humour and try to do what they think is right. hoffsta those how challenge reality whether they win or not huggybear (29) atticus finch, the master i.p. seldom fall in love with fictional heroes, maybe those who are the traditional types of heroes, valorous, faithful to something, and fated. inez (21) mr darcy isa (29) Jack Burden, j2a18m (43) anyone who dies for their love of god jasleen sherlock holmes jemimah (32) Jeeves, Andrea del Sarto ("...or what's a heaven for?"), Childe Rolande jj (43) tragic, hateful people who fight mainstream society jordan rutter (18) tyler durden josie (25) Prospero; Atticus Finch; Guy Montag; Samwise Gamgee joyseternal (22) 春上村樹 jude (25) Lord Jim, Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice jujubee (35) Edward cullen,Mr.Darcy,Severus Snape(Jack Sparrow, if you may) jupiter jones those who are willing to die for what they believe in justine hope (20) romeo k-kabob (31) joan of arc kai (15) prince charming karaeileen (24) the one who expresses courage kari bobins (33) those that are beautiful, true, kind and valiant, white knights with shining swords, protectors and saviours kat (21) good over evil kathy (52) the simple ones kay (22) those who rise above their circumstances but do not forget their roots kc Characters who understand the inevitability of their personal flaws and overcome them ken (58) Those who speak the truth. kfkfkfk (17) Of love and tragedy, because I know one cannot exist without the other khaye (26) risk takers killy those with a healthy sense of cheek kimbo (34) brave and idealistic king (43) Dante,from the game "Devil May Cry" kingwel (15) those not afraid to go where no other has gone before, tolove, to live and to fight. knapsackstraps (21) Those who are troubled and complex. kokocakemix (24) Cyrano de Bergerac, Hamlet, David Bowman, Ziggy Stardust, The Little Prince kunderakitsch Hamlet. Holden Caulfield. kuro usagi (18) aladdin laura Ytzia Montoya Capristo anti heroes littlefairybigears (22) waylander- ones with a hard exterior and life but caring nature lmao stephen dedalus lo (19) edmond dantes, ponyboy curtis lollipoppingsu (24) Atticus Finch luadepapel (25) Ones who abandon worthless personal ties lukemarco (18) fitzwilliam darcy, bad kitty macskawoman (44) José Arcadio Buendía (One Hundred Years of Solitude) and Samwise Gamgee (The Lord of the Rings) mahtiel (21) pablo neruda's muse maitresseb (43) Prospero, Caliban and Ariel maksimuchka (38) Stong indenpendat mandi (28) the scarlet pimpernel, holden caulfield margo (22) the ones who are brave enough to do things i never could matt (17) flawed heroes who do not necessarily have great values praised by mainstream society but to whom you can relate with maxie (20) strong intelligent men, explorers mcseadogs (34) I love unexpected heros, the ones who are mistake bound untill the last possible second. melissa (17) forest gump those who aspire through adversity melissa (44) Frederick Wentworth & Captain Planet metok rubling (17) Sleeping Beauty mihaela (26) rorschach mike_freedom9531 (30) Ignatius reilly mikemc1156 romantic, emotional, intelectual mirabilis (48) Those of Adventure and Fantasy, quests and romance, those that make you question everything around you. mischa (22) Strontium Dog miso batman , spider man and fantastic four mister buzz (49) solo travelers moeder (32) tom sawyer mole the ones you hate at first monson (28) those people who fight for what they really want morgwei (28) Anyone in a Bessie Head novel mugkim (19) Holden Caulfield nad (17) Sen. Laine Billings Hanson from the Contender natedawg (28) wolverine neckice Intelligents characters nelly Master from Master and Marguerita nightinday (19) abe linoln ninjo Aeneas. (ha!) Hard to say, off the top of my head.... Aslan? nools (21) The Count of Monte Cristo oldie-goldie (99) Swashbuckling adventurers who fight on behalf of the downtrodden ooinla (40) james tiberius kirk orsetto (19) harry potter p-sissy (20) Darcy, Harry Potter, palais (32) the weaker ones pandaaah (23) the good that ultimately triumphs over evil panthergirl (36) those who stay strong and grow, choosing their own way instead of merely following pax (23) snoopy and woodstock phreec (35) Mersault, Sherlock Holmes pk_henry strange characters in novels pp (31) Anton Chigurh, Kain the Vampire, Judge Holden, Captain Ahab, Iago and Hans Landa. Male characters in fiction who linger in my thoughts tend to be the vllains. Men who redefine the meaning of evil. professionalprocrastinator (20) cassanova. unrequited lovers puppylush (35) holden caulfield, mr darcy, hamlet raven (17) Santa Clause reneetriay (40) the mighty morphin power ranger haha renno (17) Odysseus retroandi most idealistic protagonists? ro to the rah (20) those who are flawed but honest rob luddington (45) gandhi rob (54) pierre bezukhov s. a. hensley (45) Those who wear two masks and find their inner power in the moment they need it s33d (20) Hamlet, Winston Smith come to mind. sableye22 (17) Bonnie and Clyde sailor those of loyalty, passion, and fortitude sam (19) Spiderman samps (29) holden caulfield sarah those who write fiction. sarah (14) Anne of Green Gables shelby Those of mystery and poetry, also thos who are real and not fake or an example or real shorty (14) Heroes called fools or people otherwise not believed or recognized as heroes. sj (23) the outsiders skitalica (27) those who are completely themselves and no one else sleepy (20) Heroes are not perfect, even if in fictions. sluggishflow (22) the everyman snorris (23) Boku socksless Jude Fawley sp3ccylad (44) Pickwick; Raskolnikov of Crime and Punishment stephbsemilla (40) english patient stojan (32) solitary men who do not betray their idealism in the face of social pressure, Sherlock Holmes, The Hero in Hamsun's "Hunger", stradling Nicholas Stavrogin and the gothic male susie karpasitis (26) those with strength of character in the face of temptation sybann (50) the imitation of the real t1 The strong diplomat, one who protects with might action and bright words tai (22) zooey glass tiffany; (lifefromtheshelf.blogspot.com) (17) strong moral people who stand up for what they believe in no matter what tiffany Those that were I now find were rather lonely, sad, depressing people. tracynle (20) independent successful women who find love and build a family triplet (30) . tt (27) none vicky (26) i don't know vinnie smalls (15) Jack Sparrow, The Doctor, Chuck Bartowski. wattc128 Portia, Tom Sawyer, Lestat winterjewel (36) my limited knowledge prevents me from answering this question wowderry (54) Those who's lives are not in thier hands, and they struggle to gain them back yair eshel (30) mis heroe son de carne y hueso para poder imitarlos yoko (28) American Dad characters.