A list of fictional Fathers you would like to have in your life.

Father's Day is here and rather than just suggesting you some books, we are here with a list of fictional father characters which we have loved and hope you would too!!

Ashoke Ganguli- The Namesake

The Namesake followed the story of Gogol, but the character that stayed with me was that of Gogol's father, Ashoke. A mild-mannered, well-read, and thoughtful man, who named his son after a Russian novelist, he reminded me of my father. Always trying to inculcate in his son, the cultural values and principles he stood by. He rarely displayed his expectations and disappointments, and let his children live their lives on their whims. He tried to not trouble anyone, not even his family, with anything. In the end, he was the one who had made the deepest impact in the hearts and minds of those around him.

Arthur Weasley, Sirius Black & Xenophilius- Harry Potter series

Arthur Weasley was a fun-loving, sweetly inquisitive, and caring father. He was a chill man, who subtly supported the mischiefs of his twins. He gave Harry a safe space and a support system that he never got at the Dursleys. And he also became fiercely protective of his children if a dark wizard or just a douche ( Lucius Malfoy cough cough) was around them.

Xenophilius Lovegood was another good father in the Harry Potter series. He raised his daughter by himself, allowing her weirdly wonderful personality to flourish and grow without any judgements or restrictions.

Sirius Black was a great father figure to Harry. He was Harry's godfather and he carried that responsibility beautifully. It was a treat watching him selflessly guide, advise, and comfort Harry whenever it was needed.

Mr. Bennet- Pride & Prejudice

Mr. Bennet in Pride and Prejudice was an unusual father for his time. He was an intelligent man who felt most at home either around his books or with his two eldest daughters, Jane and Elizabeth. He had some flaws in his disposition, like apathy and self-pity, but he truly cared for his daughters. He stood by Elizabeth's decision to refuse Mr. Collins' marriage proposal and his daughters were well-read, strong-minded individuals under his influence.

Charlie Swan- Twilight series

Charlie Swan was the best character in Twilight. He was a caring and selfless father and understood the difficulties Bella might face while shifting to a new town. He tried to make her as comfortable as possible in her new home, and sincerely tried to reconnect and reestablish their bond. He was patient with her when she was heartbroken, all the while gently trying to bring her back to reality.

Atticus Finch- To kill a mockingbird

The morally upright Atticus Finch from To Kill A Mockingbird is another great father from the fictional world. He taught his children the value of integrity and he taught them that through his example. He raised his children, Jem and Scout, on his own. He taught them the right lessons, telling Scout to not lose her cool amongst bullies, telling Jem to have courage and faith and to stick with his decisions.

The Road- Cormac McCarthy

The Road is a dark novel, full of horrors and hardships. In this post-apocalyptic scene emerge a father-son duo, braving the worst of conditions together. They remain nameless throughout the novel but the readers can still feel their anxieties and emotions. The father does everything he can to make sure his son remains safe and survive this hell of a world they are in. His son makes sure that he remains on a righteous path and doesn't lose his soul along the way.

Rahim Khan from The Kite Runner

In The Kite Runner, Amir is a misunderstood son of a wealthy merchant. Even though he lives a comfortable life, his father considers him to be weak and cowardly. His father seems to favor his friend Hassan over him, and this escalates his insecurity. Amir finds a kindly father figure in Rahim Khan, a friend of his father's. Unlike his father, Rahim Khan encourages Amir's interest in writing. He is empathetic towards Amir and understands the young boy's need for affection. Later on, like a true father, Rahim Khan nudges Amir in the right direction, towards redemption.

Kabuliwala- Rabindranath Tagore

Kabuliwala is a beloved short story written by Tagore. Rahman is a dry-fruit vendor from Afghanistan, who sees a reflection of his daughter in the author's daughter, Mini. A beautiful father-daughter relationship blossoms between them. The Kabuliwala just seeks to spend some time with Mini, in the memory of his daughter who he had to leave when he came to India in search of work. After being wrongfully implicated and going to jail, his first thought after being released is to see a glimpse of that little girl.

Even the author is a good father to Mini, encouraging her curious mind and supporting the wholesome friendship between his daughter and the Kabuliwala.