Do you know fo any literary, pop culture, or mythological characters who lose everything?

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I am looking for a pretty specific type of losing everything.

I want someone who has lost everything through no fault of their own.  One who becomes a pitiful character, that wrenches sympathy even out of the coldest people among us.

I am noot looknig for characters such as Hamlet who led to their own downfall.  Characters with redemptions are also not what I am looking for, but a few of them would still be helpful.

Thank you for your help!

Kissy Cat Lover · Accepted Answer

I don't know if this counts, but Carl Streator from Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk.  He thought he led to his own downfall, but he didn't.

Intergalactic KelleeBundee · Answer

Ma Joad from The Grapes of Wrath
Jane Eyre from Jane Eyre
Sara Crew from A Little Princess
Tiny Tim from A Christmas Carol
Charlie Bucket from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Studs Lonigan from Studs Lonigan
Johnny Nolan from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Anonymous · Answer

John Proctor in The Crucible

Koojwah! · Answer

The best example I can think of is the protagonist from the Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne. He is framed for the murder of his unfaithful wife and her lover, loses his status as a wealthy banker and is sentenced to life at Shawshank State Penitentiary.  Although he eventually finds redemption, Andy most definitely possesses the qualities you have listed above. I hope this helps.

Rita · Answer

From the Bible - Job

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Do you know fo any literary, pop culture, or mythological characters who lose everything?

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