Take Anne Shirley from 'Anne of Green Gables' for example. She is imaginative, talkative, and has a great love for nature. Her vivid imagination often gets her into various comical situations but also makes her a very endearing character.
Jo March is creative. She pours her heart into her writing and has big dreams of becoming a famous author. Alice is imaginative. She creates all sorts of interpretations of the strange things she encounters in Wonderland. Bella Swan is self - sacrificing. She is willing to put herself in danger for the ones she loves, especially Edward in the 'Twilight' series.
Take Holden Caulfield from 'The Catcher in the Rye'. He is a complex and somewhat disillusioned teenager. He is very critical of the 'phony' adult world around him and has a very distinct voice in the story.
One is Hermione Granger from the 'Harry Potter' series. She is highly intelligent, brave, and always uses her knowledge to help her friends out of trouble.
Some male fictional characters are brave, like Beowulf in the epic poem. He fearlessly battles monsters to protect his people.
They are often very relatable. For example, like Anne of Green Gables, she is full of imagination and has a big heart, which kids can identify with. They also tend to be brave, like Max in 'Where the Wild Things Are' who faces the wild things in his own dream world. And many are kind, such as the Little Prince who shows great kindness to the various characters he meets on different planets.
Take Odysseus from 'The Odyssey' for example. He is extremely cunning and resourceful. He manages to overcome numerous obstacles during his long journey home.
Frodo Baggins is a very determined character. Despite the great burden of the ring, he keeps going on his journey. Alice is curious. Her curiosity leads her to explore Wonderland and face all kinds of strange situations. Holden Caulfield is cynical. He has a rather negative view of the adult world around him.
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are intelligent and proud. Elizabeth is quick - witted and initially misjudges Darcy due to his aloofness. Darcy, on the other hand, is a man of high social standing but has to overcome his own pride to win Elizabeth's heart. Romeo and Juliet are impulsive and passionate. Their love is so intense that they are willing to go against their families' wishes without thinking of the consequences. Hazel and Augustus from 'The Fault in Our Stars' are brave and empathetic. They face their terminal illnesses with courage and find love in the midst of their difficult situations.
Many fictional detectives are highly intelligent. For example, Sherlock Holmes can deduce a great deal from the smallest of details. They are also observant. Miss Marple notices things that others miss because she pays close attention to people's behavior. And they often have a strong sense of justice. Sam Spade doesn't let criminals get away easily.