Top 10 Best Divergent Characters

From fierce fighters and loyal friends to conflicted villains and inspiring leaders, these personalities have left fans with plenty to talk about. So, who stands out among them as the most compelling? Is it the brave and determined Tris, or the strong, loyal Tobias? Maybe you're drawn to the supportive and gutsy Christina, or perhaps one of the more complicated figures who kept us guessing about their true motives.
The Top Ten
Tobias Eaton

Tobias is amazing! I especially love the Four series that came out, and I love his backstory. He and Tris are such an amazing couple, but why did Tris have to die in Allegiant? Four plus six equals a broken heart.

He is my favorite character. I cry every time he shows his tattoos and says he doesn't want to fit into just one category. He is brave, kind, smart, tough, emotional, and human.

Tobias is the best, I swear. He's so perfect, even though he thinks he's not perfect. But Tris... Honestly, I didn't cry when Tris died. I cried reading Tobias's reaction.

Tris Prior

Tris is amazing. She is brave and intelligent. I'll admit Tobias is the best-written character, but Tris is the most inspirational!

No one is better than Tris. She is Divergent for a reason, and she doesn't let it get in the way of her relationship with Tobias (Four).

Best character and my fave. Her dying scene is heartbreaking.

Uriah Pedrad

Uriah is my favorite by far. He is so amazing and funny, too. I am still sad that he died. Stupid Tobias. I blame him. Him and Nita.

WHY isn't he number one? He is positive, he is a loyal friend, and he got 2nd in the rankings! He is just awesome! I can't see why Veronica Roth killed him.

Tobias didn't know that Uriah would be there during the explosions. He is a good person! It was Nita's fault.

Christina

Christina is a really great friend, and she never gives up. When Tris becomes more important in the Divergent universe, Christina is still determined to be the best she can be and not hide in Tris's shadow or use her as a trophy to get attention. I also love how confident she is.

Christina is the best character because she is brave and sticks up for herself. Just because Tris becomes really important, she doesn't hide in her shadow. She is still determined. She is also really funny.

She's a better character than Tris. She's strong, pretty, and realistic. Tris is just downright rude, lazy, obnoxious, and annoying. She knows what she wants and is wise for her age.

Peter Hayes

Peter is the most underrated character in the series. He started out as a jerk and seemed to be the central antagonist. He was cowardly and fueled by jealousy. But at the end of the day, just like Tris and Four, he's a loyal Dauntless and a brave man. He does show remorse and helps people. I don't think he's nice like Four and Tris, but he is a complex character who no one really understands. Deep down, he's a good person.

He may seem like a jerk, but when it really comes down to it, he is on the right side.

He is awesome, even though he hung Tris over a chasm. I still think he's AWESOME!

Will Fletcher

Will is smart, brave, and awesome!

Natalie Prior

What a great character! Natalie Prior is the definition of brave and selfless. She sacrificed herself for her daughter and was such a beautiful, pure character. R.I.P. Mrs. Prior.

Lynn

I love Lynn! She is my favorite female character! She is cold at first but is very loyal and kind. She was great to Tris and loved Marlene. Her love story was tragic. Her ending was untimely and unnecessary! RIP Lynn.

Lynn is amazing. She's just such a complex girl, but she's got a heart beneath it all, and that's why I love her.

I relate to her on so many levels. I wish she had a bigger role in the films!

Tori Wu

Tori is like the cool mom in the series. She's an adult, a daredevil, and not afraid to take risks. She is badass!

She is queen! I love her hawk, and I love the meaning behind it even more!

Myra
The Contenders
Edward

Poor Edward... He didn't deserve to be stabbed, he didn't deserve to go mad, and he didn't deserve to die!

Cara

Cara is totally the most underrated character in the trilogy. She was so smart. She betrayed her faction to help Tris, helped save her life, and was a leader of the Allegiant. Completely underrated, best character in a series of boring characters.

Cara is the perfect example of what a true Erudite is! She's very smart but not vain. She never really judged anyone's beliefs, and she's funny for having an Erudite mind. She's the most forgiving character in the entire book.

Best character in Divergent. My personal fave.

David
Marlene

Marlene is number one. She loves muffins, is funny, and is a good friend and light-hearted! She had the most brutal death by far! It was even worse in the movies because no one wanted to catch her! She is so underrated and deserved more. Vote for Marlene, please!

I think Marlene should be higher. She ranked 4th in initiation, is a great friend, is funny, is brave, and you can never go against muffins.

She was amazing, and I loved how she was so confident and childish. One of my favorite characters for sure. Plus, she likes muffins!

Andrew Prior
Caleb Prior

To be honest, I still like Caleb. He's not my favorite, though. He may be a traitor now, but who knows what's going to happen in Allegiant?

He's loyal to his faction, he's smart, and he followed the Abnegation guidelines even though he didn't believe in them. Also, he is brave and willing to try new things. When you call him a traitor for what he did to Tris, think about what position he was in and the decisions he had to make. Caleb Prior is the best!

My favorite male character. My favorite female is Susan. She's so underrated.

Zeke Pedrad
Jeanine Matthews

Jeanine is an incredible villain. She isn't pure evil just for the sake of it and isn't dumb like most villains in books and movies. She's extremely smart, ambitious, cunning, and determined, and would do anything to achieve her goals. Seriously, you gotta admit that Roth did a fantastic job writing her character. Also, Kate Winslet is the perfect actress to play the cold-hearted Jeanine Matthews.

Even though she did some bad things, it was for a good reason. At the start of Divergent, it was a utopia. Abnegation was going to give information that would destroy the utopia, but Jeanine tried to save it. Jeanine also has a high IQ score - she's very smart!

Eric Coulter

The best. Should be higher on the list.

Al

He was actually really cute. But of course, Veronica Roth had to kill him off.

Johanna Reyes

Johanna will keep peace, and she's willing to fight for it!

Shauna

She's great - okay, her views may be a little controversial, but her relationship with Zeke and her friendship with Tobias is beautiful.

Matthew
Drew
Evelyn Johnson-Eaton

I don't respect the Factionless, but I respect her. She takes charge and proves the Factionless are still capable.

Evelyn is cool. Not my favorite character, but I respect her.

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