... Jo is a strong-willed tomboy who loves to read and write.
The most memorable fictional characters are the walk-on parts. Who was Romeo pursuing before he saw Juliet at the Capulets' party?Which of these characters is from "To Kill a Mockingbird"?What was the name of the wealthy old man in "A Christmas Carol"?James Bond is a spy for the government of which country?Captain Ahab was on a never-ending quest to kill what?Which Dean Koontz book features a dog who communicates using a computer?What was the name of the narrator in "The Great Gatsby"?What is the name of the evil lord in Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings"?Take this short and crisp quiz on Famous Fictional Characters He immediately hops to his feet, and begins helping the other survivors steer clear of the still-rotating turbine, find water, hunt boars, and build shelter.
In spite of his “handicap”, Joe manages to be the top cop on the Quahog police force, has intense anger management problems, and is married to a woman who seems to have been pregnant for 8 years, give or take.Portrayed best by Shia LaBeouf in Disturbia…. “Mein Fuhrer, I can walk!”One of the stars of the vastly popular TV show Lost, John Locke (named after the philosopher, and portrayed by Terry O’Quinn, who won an Emmy for his role) is the only main character who had a disability. He is a telepathic mutant who is bound to his wheelchair, but still manages to run a school, provide refuge for other mutants, and run one of the most kick-ass gatherings of superheroes in comics history. But Gary Sinise’s portrayal of a disabled veteran was memorable, and maybe even a tad inspiring.The weirdly named kid is the star and title character of the show Pelswick, a short-lived cartoon on Nickelodeon in 2000-2002. Let’s just say I’ve gone with my gut. I quote fictional scholars all the time. I think this excerpt from Wikipedia sums it up best:“When praising the show for both its depiction of Jimmy and Timmy and its coverage of disability-related issues, The Seattle Times columnist Jeff Shannon, a quadriplegic, describes Jimmy and Timmy as ‘goodwill ambassadors’, while commenting that ‘Timmy appears, at first glance, to uphold the condescending disability stereotypes that are gradually fading from mainstream entertainment. Whether it’s drama, action or comedy, this collection of famous quotes from movies can be appreciated by any lover of cinema.
That honor goes to James Stewart in Hitchcock’s original. The inspirations for his character are Martin Luther King Jr., St. Francis Xavier, and Yul Brynner.The iconic character has inspired many rip-offs and quotes (“You got your legs back, Lt. Dan!”) that will nauseate us as long as Forrest Gump is popular. So why is he on the list? The professional photographer suffers a broken leg on one of his more dangerous assignments, and is stuck in his apartment in a wheelchair.
Carlton was played by Alfonso Ribeiro. Besides, most fictional writers are either extremely bad or extremely good—at least according to their creators. Our world is becoming increasingly more handicapped accessible, and more and more characters in popular culture are depicted as handicapped. It is 1954, so he doesn’t have much to keep him entertained. One of the most humble characters and father figures fiction has to offer is Atticus Finch. And while my colleagues would probably appreciate it if I didn’t quote entire scenes from Friends as frequently as I do in important meetings, sometimes a quote from Dumbledore is all you need to get through the rest of a long work week. But he doesn’t let this stop him from solving crimes, and he mostly acts through other people to get his job done. In no particular order.Two of South Park’s most memorable characters are also mentally and physically disabled. NBC On "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," Carlton often provoked his family members and was unlucky in love, but the best thing to come from the character is the "Carlton Dance." Ingrid Magnussen from White Oleander by Janet Fitch Olive Kitteridge from Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout Joan Crawford from Mommie Dearest by Christine Crawford Aurora Greenway from Terms of Endearment by Larry McMurtry Charlotte Phelan from The Help by Kathryn Stockett Gertrude Morel from Sons And Lovers by D. H. Lawrence A crippled Marine on Earth, he is recruited to take over for his murdered scientist twin brother to operate an Avatar. If you ask me though, I would have made fun of that kid relentlessly… Because of that name!The protagonist from the immensely popular movie Avatar is none other than Corporal Jake Sully. Many will know him from the series of books by Jeffrey Deaver, and many more will know him as Denzel Washington in the movie adaptation of The Bone Collector.The consistently vulgar, random, and hilarious cartoon series Family Guy is known for its odd and unsavory characters, but fans will definitely be familiar with the muscly cop Joe Swanson, who also happens to be paraplegic. Watching films can be a thrilling experience that makes you cry, smile, relax, and even help you become aware of your fears. Sometimes their disability is the focus of the story, and sometimes it isn’t even acknowledged.
He is able to overcome his wheel-chair bound life by spending more and more time in his Avatar body.Rhyme is an ex-forensic expert who was injured in an accident.
I've always had a special place in my heart for him ever since I read Harper Lee's first novel.