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Tyrion Lannister
Book: A Song of Ice and Fire series - Uses sharp humor to navigate a brutal world despite his stature.
Elizabeth Bennet
Book: Pride and Prejudice - Tackling Mr. Darcy's pride with astute observations and playful banter.
Beatrice
Book: Much Ado About Nothing - Engages in a 'merry war' of words with Benedick.
Guy Montag
Book: Fahrenheit 451 - Shows signs of wit and irony as he starts questioning society's norms.
Falstaff
Book: Henry IV, Part 1 - Renowned for his vivacious humor and clever manipulations.
Ford Prefect
Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Displays a peculiar wit informed by his alien perspective on human life.
Gregor Samsa
Book: Metamorphosis - Exhibits a dark, situational wit in the face of his absurd condition.
Sherlock Holmes
Book: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Exhibits a sardonic wit, especially toward Watson and Scotland Yard.
Holly Golightly
Book: Breakfast at Tiffany's - Charms those around her with her wit and whimsy.
Algernon Moncrieff
Book: The Importance of Being Earnest - Known for his epigrams and for leading a double life.
Dorian Gray
Book: The Picture of Dorian Gray - Skilled in artful and cynical repartee, reflecting his hedonistic worldview.
Mark Watney
Book: The Martian - Utilizes humor to cope with the isolation of being stranded on Mars.
Ignatius J. Reilly
Book: A Confederacy of Dunces - His biting social commentary is often masked as wit.
Sir John Falstaff
Book: Merry Wives of Windsor - His wit shines through his elaborate schemes and boisterous demeanor.
Yossarian
Book: Catch-22 - His wit surfaces through his paradoxical and circular reasoning to survive.
Atticus Finch
Book: To Kill a Mockingbird - His dry wit often emerges in the courtroom and in conversations with his children.
Alexis Zorba
Book: Zorba the Greek - His earthy wit and zest for life are evident throughout the novel.
Scarlett O'Hara
Book: Gone with the Wind - Her cunning wit aids her in the survival and manipulation of those in her life.
Don Quixote
Book: Don Quixote - His wit is often unintentional, resulting from his misguided chivalric ideals.
Philip Marlowe
Book: The Big Sleep - His quick and often cynical wit is a hallmark of his character.
Matilda Wormwood
Book: Matilda - Child prodigy who employs her wit against unjust authority figures.
Oscar Wilde
Book: The Wit and Wisdom of Oscar Wilde - A treasury of quotes, epigrams, and witticisms showcasing his talent.
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