The character I relate to the most would have to be Ron Weasley from the Harry Potter series. Now of course, our similarities exist in the red hair, but there is much more than that to me. I feel as if we both have a very tight-knit family, always defending one another and ready to help. I may not have two older brothers who are always up to crazy things, but I do have one who has certainly had his share of questionable decisions. But I think the quality that sticks out the most between us is the ability to do whatever it takes when a friend is in need. That could be in the example of going into a forest and overcoming a fear of spiders (not my biggest fear, but let's be honest, no one really likes spiders) to defend a friend. Or it could be in the sense that I have to do something that I know not many others would do, but my friend needs me. Even though I didn't help defeat an all-powerful wizard, I've done my fair share of things. Thankfully, one small difference we have is that I do not have a younger sister that my best friend ends up marrying... because that's just weird.
-Robbie Dunn
"All the secrets of the world are contained in books. Read at your own risk."I like to think the book character I relate to the most is Violet Baudelaire, the quick-thinking and protective older sister of the Baudelaire family in "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket. I read these books as a child and loved them from the very start; Violet was always the character I liked to imagine myself as playing. While I'm not an orphan or an inventor, I identify with her fierce mama-bear instincts that come naturally when she is forced to protect her family. I have two younger siblings that are about the same ages as Violet's brother and sister, Klaus and Sunny. In the books, the family is faced with devastating decisions and moments of complexity that Violet handles with confidence and ease. She is the eldest of the family, creative, resourceful and a natural born leader, which are characteristics that I hope my family members would use to describe me. Much like Violet, I also can't concentrate unless my hair is pulled away from my face, which she is seen doing every time she is about to create an invention.
-Nicole Schultz
I memorized my Cinderella picture book at 2 years old and haven't stopped reading since. It was no surprise, then, that when I picked up my first Harry Potter book eight years later, I identified so strongly with Hermione. A character that spent all her time reading and acted as her friend group's caretaker sounded like my literary doppelgänger. But more than that, I admired her compassion, like her work with the house elves, and her ability to be brave in difficult situations. Pick almost any major plot point throughout the saga and you'll find Hermione doing something brave, clever or both. All this, combined with her problem-solving skills and ability to think on her feet, made her a character that I look up to and strive to be like, whether I'm 10 or 21.
-Nicole Dincau
As a Lord of the Rings fan, Sam always resonated with me. Although Frodo is the main character and his emotions and trials are mostly examined, I appreciate what Sam brings to the table. I think of myself as the same type of person as Sam. I don't shy away from being the leader, but I operate best as the second in line, providing timely contributions whenever I can. Other aspects of Sam's character I admire are his ability to look at the best in situation and the moral support he gives Frodo throughout. He is never rattled, no matter the circumstance. Although creatures that look like mutated trolls have never attacked me, I try not to become fazed by obstacles in life, no matter how drastic. Prepare for the worst and expect the best!
-Slade Richison
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