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A Walk to RememberNicholas Sparks

Characters in A Walk to Remember

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Landon Carter

    The narrator, a seventeen-year-old from a wealthy, politically prominent family who is changed by his friendship with Jamie.

  • Jamie Sullivan

    The devout, kind daughter of Beaufort's Baptist minister, who carries her Bible everywhere and cares little for popularity.

Supporting characters

  • Hegbert Sullivan

    Jamie's father, the town's Baptist minister and a strict, protective widower who wrote the local Christmas play.

  • Eric Hunter

    Landon's best friend, a popular athlete who teases him about his growing connection to Jamie.

  • Angela Clark

    Landon's first girlfriend, who later dates the mechanic Lew.

  • Miss Garber

    The school's drama teacher, who directs the Christmas play.