Name some of your favorite characters from literature

- Hamlet

- Macbeth

- King Duncan from Macbeth

- Elijah as portrayed in The 5th Mountain by Paulo Coelho

- The narrator/protagonist from The Prophet by Khalil Gibran

- Captain Ahab

- Baudolino from the book of the same name by Umberto Eco, but it's been a long time since I read it



Currently plowing through the Dune series, so I have to list:

- Paul / Muad'Dib

- Leto II

- Stilgar

- the Mentats


(Yes I'm counting Shakespeare as literature, though it is technically theater)

Recently watched Twin Peaks, and I must say I'm very impressed at the cast.
I feel as though my mental collection of favorite characters has been much enriched.

Agent Cooper, Gordon Cole, Major Briggs and judge Sternwood are probably my favorites, although the antagonists have a very enjoyable on-screen presence as well. Sternwood only appears in one episode but is very likable and probably delivers my favorite Twin Peaks quote.

Before sitting in judgment of Leland for the murder of Jacques (whom it is believed killed Leland's daughter at this point in the story) the judge says:

"The law provides us structure to guide us through paralyzing and trying times. But it requires us a vision to its procedures and higher purposes. Before we assume our respective roles in this enduring drama just let me say that when these frail shadows we inhabit now have quit the stage... we'll meet and raise a glass again together in Walhalla."

Mike the repentant demon is also a fascinating character.