In 'The Joy Luck Club', Suyuan Woo is quite memorable. She is a strong - willed mother who starts the Joy Luck Club. Her experiences in China and her hopes for her daughter shape much of the story.
Many of her stories feature immigrant characters. These can be the first - generation immigrants who are trying to make a life in a new country. They face challenges like language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and discrimination. There are also characters who are second - generation immigrants, who have a different set of issues as they are trying to balance their parents' traditional values with the modern, Western values of the society they live in.
One of the best is 'The Joy Luck Club'. It tells the stories of four Chinese - American immigrant women and their daughters, exploring the complex relationships between them, cultural clashes and the power of family bonds.
One of the most memorable characters has to be Benjy Compson in 'The Sound and the Fury'. His limited mental capacity gives a unique perspective on the events around him. We see the world through his eyes, which is both confusing and enlightening. Then there's Flem Snopes from various Faulkner stories. His sly and conniving ways as he climbs the social ladder in Yoknapatawpha County are quite interesting. And Lena Grove from 'Light in August' is memorable for her simple yet determined search for the father of her unborn child.
Tom Builder is very memorable. He is a master builder with a great vision for the cathedral. His skills and determination to create a magnificent structure in Kingsbridge are really impressive. He also has a complex family life which adds to his character depth. Another memorable character is Aliena. She is a strong - willed woman who overcomes many difficulties in her life, from losing her family's position to becoming a successful businesswoman in a male - dominated world.
There's Pip from 'Great Expectations'. His journey from a simple boy with great expectations to a more mature and wiser man is very engaging. Miss Havisham in the same novel is also unforgettable. Her tragic past and her eccentric behavior, like still wearing her wedding dress years after being jilted, stay in the reader's mind. Also, Mr. Micawber from 'David Copperfield' with his always - optimistic yet constantly - in - debt nature is quite memorable.
In 'Little Women', Jo March is very memorable. She is a tomboyish, aspiring writer with a big personality. Then there's Beth, the gentle and kind sister. Meg, the eldest sister who has a sense of propriety. And Amy, the youngest with artistic ambitions. These four sisters are all very well - known and loved characters from Alcott's work.
Aslan stands out. He is not only strong but also very just. His self - sacrifice makes him extremely memorable. Then there's Mr. Tumnus, the faun. He is kind - hearted but also a bit timid at first. The Pevensie kids all leave their mark. Peter becomes a great leader, Susan is the more practical one, Edmund has his redemption arc, and Lucy is full of wonder.
In 'Fight Club', Tyler Durden is extremely memorable. He is this charismatic and anarchic figure who challenges the narrator's view of the world and leads him down a path of self - discovery through chaos. Another one is Victor Mancini from 'Choke'. His rather odd and complex relationship with his mother and his strange job of choking in restaurants to get people to rescue him and then ask for money makes him stand out.
One memorable character is Ralph Rover from 'The Coral Island'. His courage and leadership make him stand out.
Well, in Vonnegut's works, there are quite a few memorable characters. Kilgore Trout in many of his novels is a great one. He's a science - fiction writer within the Vonnegut - created universe. He represents the power of imagination but also the futility of the writer's life at times. Also, Dwayne Hoover from 'Breakfast of Champions' is unforgettable. His mental breakdown and the way it's presented is really striking.