Inspiring literary characters for your New Year goals
New Year is just around the corner and many of us are thinking hard to decide our resolutions for the coming year. Whether it's getting a gym membership, moving on from the past, quitting a bad habit like smoking - we all have our own set of resolutions that we take every year, yet somehow break them! In this case, some literary characters can help you strengthen your resolve and determination. Here's a look at 6 inspiring literary characters for your New Year goals.
Be as strong-willed as Elizabeth Bennet from 'Pride and Prejudice'
The one thing that readers love about Elizabeth or "Lizzie" is that she is one of the most opinionated and badass characters in classic fiction. From the beginning of the novel, she is clear about what she wants. She trusts herself the most, and that's an admirable trait.
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Read as much as Hermione Granger from the 'Harry Potter Series'
From the first book of the series, Hermione is very clear that knowledge and intelligence can take her anywhere she wants. Though some people - including Harry and Ron - make fun of her for this, it doesn't affect her at all. Thus, this year, tackle every book you read in the way Hermione would have.
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Be as fierce as Sofia from 'The Colour Purple'
Sofia refuses to submit to whites, men, or anyone else who tries to dominate her. After defying the town’s mayor, Sophia is sentenced to twelve years in jail, but the sentence is later commuted to twelve years labor as the mayor’s maid. The hardship Sofia endures serves as a reminder of the costs of resistance and the difficulties of combating cultural and institutional racism. Despite all this, Sofia is a constant reminder of standing up for one's own rights.
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Be as curious as Alice from 'Alice's Adventures In Wonderland'
Undoubtedly, staying curious can lead to a more fulfilling life and can make you more smart and intelligent. Alice is one such character in literature. Though she sometimes feels alone and scared, it doesn't stop her from wandering in unknown places and exploring new things.
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Be as forgiving as Harry Potter from the 'Harry Potter Series'
Despite all the difficulties and troubles Harry went through, he never lost his good spirit. He is incredibly forgiving to all the people who have wronged him and the ones he loves most. It's his empathy that made all of us fall in love with Harry.
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Love without fear like Hazel and Augustus from 'The Fault in Our Stars'
Despite knowing that they are sick and won't survive for long, Hazel and Augustus loved each other completely and overwhelmingly to the point that it became one of the best love stories of all time. Their love for each other is heartbreaking, but inspiring to the core.
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