Matilda Wormwood, the protagonist of one of the most successful children’s books, is a fictional character created by Roald Dahl who is also recognized as the author’s most inspiring heroine.
Another notable entry in our list of most memorable and inspiring fictional characters is Atticus Finch from Harper Lee’s famous work To Kill a Mockingbird. Finch, an honest, caring, and courageous man, chooses to remain true to his views, morals, and conscience, even if they differ from those of the society in which he lives.