Characters of Dune

Character Breakdown of Dune Using the Big Five Personality Dimensions Frank Hurbert’s Dune, winning the first Nebula Award, is an epic story with incredible character development. “A portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply than any other author in the field has managed” (Washington Post Book Review). Hurbert uses three prominent characters in this society that define and deepen this universe. Paul Atreides, the brash and rebellious young heir to House Atriedes. …

…is a very conscientious, also because of his regal upbringing. He is always open to a new way to humor himself and disgust others, thus is fat figure. Over all, he is a very twisted man. Within the Dune universe, the characters are rich and deep. Herbert has done an excellent job of creating different characters with different abilities, desires, and motivations. Truly, Dune’s characters were the reason the novel is so well recognized.