A beautiful book. Kin'emon's life is evidence that moral complexity still exists despite the relatively binary nature of heroes and villains in the One Piece series. 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Today is Kindness Day; inspired by the bestselling book Wonder by R J Palacio and run in conjunction with The Diana Awards Anti-Bullying Campaign, Kindness Day is one day every year that asks people to perform a random act of kindness whether thats to friends, family, school mates or strangers! The clue to Jack Dawkins hip credentials is provided by the adjective in his title. A man, above all, who youd like to share a beer, or four, with. I remember not liking that show as a kid because there was no conflict. Today, men have feelings, which is all well and good, but way back when lets say the late Thirties through to the early Fifties men wore suits, sported fedoras, drank whiskey or brandy, cracked wise and got the job done. She welcomes her new friends on her trip down the Yellow Brick Road, and takes them to have their wishes granted by the Whiz of a Wiz. She purchased a 50-cent lottery ticket and won $290. Shandy is post-modern even before the era of the modern. And while saving the downtrodden is a busy job, she's also there as a good mom to teenage daughter Delilah (Laya DeLeon Hayes). This means that Hans and Rosa also take in Max Vandenburg, Hans friends son and a Jew. The greatest and coolest detective of all time. Inigo Montoya is a Spanish fencer who appeared in William Goldman's novel "The Princess Bride" and the 1987 film of the same name. Government officials and a Bollywood star have lauded Dr. Rakhs work. In India, a country racked with rampant gender discrimination, female infanticide is startlingly common. Across three seasons, the Amazonian princess Dianalater known as Diana Prince while in disguisenavigates life in her new home in the United States while fighting crime with the aid of her magical accessories: bullet-deflecting bracelets and a golden lasso. The real Moriarty Neal Cassady might have been a Byron-esque character (mad, bad and dangerous to know), but on the page he simply evoked an era of unfettered cool. Tatsuhiro Satou. It was just about this kid who helped everyone. And we can't think of anything fiercer or braver than showing that kind of vulnerability after fighting for decades to prove yourself. Now his initiative, known as the Kids Foundation, boasts a fleet of 20 volunteers and 6,000 books that are transported by bike to hundreds of children and parents across Afghanistan. The second son of Jos Arcadio Buenda the founding father of Macondo - Colonel Aureliano is a complex character, combining brutality during the wars with moments of beatific artistic endeavour. Wynonna has a way with a gunspecifically the magic family gun, Peacemakerand a witty one-liner as she grapples with a whole heap of supernatural foes, with her sister Waverly (Dominique Provost-Chalkley), the immortal Doc Holliday (Tim Rozon), and Waverly's sheriff girlfriend Nicole Haught (Katherine Barrell) by her side. Her work has garnered international praise. Anwar Khokhar cuts hair for a living. Lets get one thing straight: heroin isnt cool. The average person would cut their losses and give up. You could have replaced the second part with "life as we know it" and it would have still flowed. However, considering that he abandoned the world for an entire century to allow the Fire Nation's dominion, his cowardice and selfishness had serious repercussions for everyone else. The novelist-turned-detective was an asset to authoritieswhether they appreciated the help or not. Buffy saved the world over and over again, and she did it while battling another terrifying demonhigh school. Dismayed, Singh wanted to do something that would bring people of all stripes together. Nick Romano, Related: Kimiko in The Boys season 3 will get a movie musical obsession, D.C.'s champion gladiator broke barriers onscreen and off as the first Black female lead character on a network TV drama since 1974's Get Christie Love! The coolest characters in literature are the ones that you would want to spend more time with - those who jump off the page, as if they were real. That Mr Fox sports a natty line in threads especially his tweed suits only elevates him in the pantheon of cool. But despite being known as the Barber of Larkana, Khokhar is acclaimed for something far greater. He had to contend with a lack of funds and difficult terrain. I would go insane if had Arnold's life, but he just flows. Friends in literary circles helped him amass 200 books. At first, he encountered suspicion and aggression, but with time, patients warmed to him. Simpler times, folks, simpler times. People are scared of her powers, and others are determined to convince her to use them for good, but Jessica only moves when she wants to. Sure, she can get her neck snapped and then shake it off moments later as if it were just fatigue. He once made an 11-hour drive to see a terminally ill child. Minus the football shaped head lol. Not only did Wonder Woman inspire young women in the '70s by proving females weren't the weaker sex, but her legacy continues to grow through recent iterations of the character on the big screen through Gal Gadot. Known for rocking lavish furs, her luxury clothing expresses Cookie's desires for her family after spending 17-years in prison for dealing drugs, a stint that provided the seed money for the label she founded with her ex-husband Lucious Lyons (Terrence Howard). Which Fictional Fighter Would Destroy All Others In A Sword Fight? As one of Death Note's only female characters, Misa Amane stands out in many ways. Although Elizabeth may not always have the best judgment, her altruism and kindness are her most unquestionable qualities. Thats pretty cool in our book. It is common knowledge that people with this personality type are natural-born leaders, and out of all 16 MBTI personalities, these guys are best suited to lead a group of people with much success. Misa went so far in serving Light that she was even willing to let herself get caught on his behalf. But if you dig deeply enough, beyond the gloom youll also find everyday people who remind us of the tremendous good in the world. A practitioner of street medicine, Dr. Withers treats people from the lowest echelons of society. Most people would want to satisfy their personal desires - maybe eating every food they ever wanted to try, going on awesome vacations, or having a love affair. "At first, Melanie serves primarily as an example of everything Scarlett is not. But she's also a lover at heart. When obtaining his hunter's license, he claimed that he was only interested in the money that followed. Caulfield finds the world around him dispiriting and superficial; his alienation is laid bare in the clearest terms. RJ Palacio on the power of kindness - children's books podcast, How to do nice and be kind this summer in pictures. and not a bargain-bin biography in sight. For years, Bea Gaddy vacillated between low-paying jobs and homelessness, digging through trash cans for nuggets of sustenance when she couldnt afford food. These characters might watch the people they love die, while facing hurdle after hurdle. Some might argue that her compassion was a detriment, especially considering who she actually used her healing abilities on. Jolie Lash, Related: Mariska Hargitay surprises 11-year-old who escaped abduction attempt using SVU skills: 'I am just blown away', Mad Men's Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss) wasn't meant to achieve her goals, becoming the secretary to ad man Don Draper (Jon Hamm) was meant to be the end of her professional trajectory, but she made it the beginning of her career with skill and determination. You must have a goodreads account to vote. She's obsessed with musicals and enjoys dancing. This was excatly what i was thinking too. Fighting her own demons over six seasons, she also found time to regularly save her students' lives, win impossible court cases, and head up a landmark class-action case for criminal justice reform at the Supreme Court. And now Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) in The Boys has entered the fray, but she does so as a fully formed, interesting character with a deep history. Alphonse Elric Gave Up A Chance To Get His Body Back In 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood', Koro-sensei Spends His Last Year Mentoring Kids In 'Assassination Classroom'. In essence, Bandini was Fante a struggling writer, unapologetically embracing life with a vigour that may have bordered on the reckless, but was nonetheless captivating. They are just KIND children who go out of their way to comfort and tend to the wellbeing of grouchy young Mary Lennox and her cousin Colin Craven, and to very good effect indeed! For two decades, hes been a shepherd to Pakistans missing and kidnapped children. So he and his family began saving $1 each day. Cole, who was on duty, had to recover the body. Richard Katzs life reads like a roll call of cool boho intellectual, rakish, womaniser, hedonist, musician in a renowned new wave band And then just when he finds some sort of fulfilment, he finds creative success in early middle age with his alt.country outfit Walnut Surprise. A boy who detests mind-altering substances he even abstains from booze he inhabits the vacuous upper class world of partying adolescents in Manhattan. Armed with her cardigan and her intellect, the widow became a hero by disproving many of the assumptions people would make about her due to her age (and inability to drive). I'm feeling lazy, so I'm just going to pull up a quote from some other site's description of her. #KindnessDay, It has to be Minty in Journey to the River Sea! Hes also saved an Alzheimers patient from a burning house. Dumbledore places Harry in the care of his aunt and uncle at the start of the series, and watches over him from afar for his entire childhood before he starts at Hogwarts. He has done everything from placing ads in the paper to scouring his entire province to find their parents. As a young man, Kin'emon was a cutthroat who stole from everyone around him. meme, but fans of Xena: Warrior Princess were shouting that at the screen in the '90s throughout the show's six-season run. BecauseAlphonse is in the middle of a battle, reuniting with his severely weakened body would put him - and the rest of his comrades - at a severe disadvantage. Easy (As in being completely morally bankrupt.) Hans welcomes Liesel with open arms, and helps her learn how to read so she can fit in at school. Roth responded by establishing Derech Hachlama (On the Road to Recovery). It's literally the theme of the show. Others disguise their intentions as greedy ones, and some of them are even paradoxically villainous. Wile E. Coyote first appeared in a 1949 cartoon entitled "Fast and Furry-ous." Arguably Stephen Kings greatest creation, Deschain is cut from the rugged rock that gives forth strong, silent types. High School. And there's no better friend anyone could ask for. #kindnessday, @GdnChildrensBks I'd put two of Burnett's characters on that list: Sara from A Little Princess and Dickon from The Secret Garden. Hepburn gave Golightly an air of chic elegance; in reality, Holly is much more troubled. Whites Charlottes Web! Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. A keen adventurer, Bruno explores the area around his new home, and stumbles across a concentration camp, which his father has been put in charge of. With an absolutely no-nonsense attitude ("I got a nose for white supremacy, and he smells like bleach") and detective skills to rival any version of Batman, Angela is truly a hero for our times. In 2007, Farid returned to her native land to establish the Afghan Child Education and Care Organization (AFCECO). It is only by uncovering the context behind their actions that fans can understand what motivates them to be exceptionally noble. From then on, Gaddy, aided by a bevy of civic-minded volunteers, would feed Baltimores poor on Thanksgiving in what would be known as the Thanks for Giving feast. @GdnChildrensBks @lancspublib pic.twitter.com/A0A7VBqZj5, Happy #KindnessDay! Press J to jump to the feed. And they had her back when she needed them mostsaving Hawkins, Indiana, from the Demogorgon and the Upside Down. @GdnChildrensBks Nancy from Oliver Twist. list created September 16th, 2012 Then one day in 1981, her luck changed. Into this void entered a generation of hyper intelligent, yet confused individuals. No superpowers, just wit, and a taser. X-23 (Dafne Keen) in Logan. @GuardianBooks @GdnChildrensBks The Water Rat. Carrie's willingness to tackle her bipolar diagnosis in healthier ways as the seasons continue is just another example of her strength. He is also one of the coolest. The first in a long line of inspirational Shonda Rhimes-created leading ladieskicked offGrey's Anatomy by having a one-night stand with a hot guy the night before she started her dream job, and we absolutely love a sex-positive, empowered woman having a good time (although we definitely don't recommend sleeping with your future coworker). Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Some, however, tend to hit us right in the gut. Eleven ( Millie Bobby Brown) in Stranger Things . From the White House inScandalto the depths of hell inBuffy, theVampire Slayer, check out a few of the smartest and strongest women to kick ass on the small screen. Welcome to an unwelcomed future, with the best dystopian books. Alamin Yohannes, Related: Why Marvel's Jessica Jones is the superhero for the #MeToo movement, Teenage P.I. Unlike the other heroes who had a personal interest in defeating DIO, his only objective was to assist Mr. Joestar to subdue a person he knew could threaten more innocent lives. Theres no shortage of ugliness and woe in the world. The tragedy left a gaping hole in Roths heart that he needed to fill. Wotton is emblematic of his colourful times, but, moreover, a lively voice who will always be slightly askew of bland societal norms. Whats really cool is protecting your son in a post-apocalyptic landscape, while recognising that you are dying. As the series goes on everyone treats Arnold more and more like shit. During the day, Tejinder Singh repairs air conditioners. In supernatural fiction, characters like Harry Potter, Frodo, and Buffy are given plenty of opportunities to abandon their quests, but choose to press on. ", "Gurgi not let his friend die. Another non-human; another cooler-than-thou radical. Staffed by 200 volunteers and coordinated single-handedly by Roth, Derech Hachlama transports ailing Palestinians into Israel so they can receive proper care. This is through her unstoppable belief in the creatures of Narnia, in particular Mr Tumnus and Aslan. College can be a difficult time of changing allegiances and challenging experiences, and as Sam and her classmates learn, figuring out one's own identity is one of the hardest tests in school. Lists about the most memorable fictional characters in film, TV, and literature that will stick in our minds forever. She gave to those with even less than herself. 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