Characters

Frodo Baggins is the protagonist of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. A hobbit of the Shire, Frodo inherits the One Ring from his uncle Bilbo Baggins and must undertake a perilous journey to Mount Doom to destroy it before the Dark Lord Sauron can reclaim it. Unlike traditional heroes, Frodo succeeds not through combat prowess but through courage, endurance, and the help of loyal friends—particularly his gardener and companion Samwise Gamgee. ...

Harry Potter is the protagonist of J.K. Rowling’s fantasy series, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his 11th birthday. Raised by his neglectful aunt and uncle, Harry learns he’s famous in the wizarding world for surviving a killing curse from Lord Voldemort as a baby—an event that left him with a distinctive lightning bolt scar. Throughout the series, Harry attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, makes lifelong friends in Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and ultimately faces his destiny to confront Voldemort. ...

Jack Reacher is a fictional character and protagonist of a thriller novel series created by British author Lee Child. A former Major in the United States Army Military Police Corps, Reacher now wanders America as a drifter, taking odd jobs and investigating suspicious situations. Standing 6'5" and weighing 220-250 pounds, Reacher is an imposing figure with exceptional combat skills honed during his 13 years in the military. He carries almost no possessions—no phone, no permanent address—buying clothes as needed and discarding them when worn. ...

Jason Bourne is a fictional character created by author Robert Ludlum. A former CIA assassin from the secret Treadstone program, Bourne is pulled from the Mediterranean Sea with no memory of who he is. As he pieces together his past, he discovers he was a highly trained government killer—and that powerful forces want him dead. The character was popularized by the film series starring Matt Damon, which reimagined Bourne for modern audiences while maintaining the core premise of a deadly operative searching for his identity. ...

Katniss Everdeen is the protagonist of Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy. A 16-year-old from the impoverished District 12, Katniss has been hunting illegally to feed her family since her father died in a mining accident. When her younger sister Prim is selected for the Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers to take her place, setting in motion events that will spark a revolution against the tyrannical Capitol. Series Information Series: The Hunger Games Author: Suzanne Collins Books: 4 novels (2008-2020) Genre: Dystopian, Young Adult Reading Order See the complete Hunger Games reading order for all books with Amazon links. ...

Mitch Rapp is a fictional counterterrorism operative created by Vince Flynn. After his girlfriend was killed in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland, Rapp was recruited by the CIA and trained as a covert operative willing to do whatever it takes to protect America. Known for his lethal skills and willingness to operate outside official channels, Rapp is the government’s go-to asset for the most dangerous and politically sensitive missions. ...