Aug 4, 2024

Aakanksha Sharma

Friendships etched in books

Ruskin Bond once wrote “On books and friends, I spend my money. For stones and bricks, I haven’t any.” So, on Friendship Day today, we list the 10 most adorable friendships from famous English classics.

​Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson

In Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ series, the friendship between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson is legendary. Watson’s loyal nature, and Holmes’ brilliant mind create a perfect partnership.

​Antonio and Bassanio

In Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’, Antonio and Bassanio have a deep and selfless friendship. Antonio is willing to risk his life, flesh, and finances to help Bassanio, and he in turn, values Antonio’s friendship and thus helps him evade Shylock’s revenge.

​Tintin and Captain Haddock

‘The Adventures of Tintin’ is a favourite childhood classic and the friendship between Tintin and Haddock is adorable. Tintin, and the gruff yet lovable Captain Haddock, make the best duo throughout the novel with Tintin’s mind and Haddock’s bravery.

​Oliver Twist and Dick

‘Oliver Twist’ by Charles Dickens shows the readers the friendship between Oliver Twist and Dick. They are both orphans, and while they don’t stay together for long, Oliver, once he acquires wealth, goes back looking for Dick, his childhood friend.

​Elizabeth Bennet and Charlotte Lucas

In Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’, Elizabeth Bennet and Charlotte Lucas have a very relatable friendship. There is a sense of understanding and trust between the two which makes them an adorable duo.

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​Horatio and Hamlet

‘Hamlet’ by William Shakespeare shows the friendship between Horatio and Hamlet. Horatio is the one who narrates Hamlet’s story after he dies consuming poison, and while Hamlet was alive, Horatio was his only true confidant.

​George and Lennie

From the book ‘Of Mice and Men’, we see the friendship of George and Lennie, a duo who wished to own a piece of land to their name. While the story meets a sad ending, George had always been a protector and guide for Lennie.

​Tom and Huckleberry Finn

The friendship of Tom and Huck is shown in two books – ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’. Tom and Huck share a bond that was not made artificially, but because of the ‘adventures’ they did together.

​Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf

In J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’, the friendship between Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the wizard is extremely wholesome to read. Gandalf’s wisdom and guidance help Bilbo discover his courage and their friendship only better as they face the challenges.

Harry Potter and Ron Weasley

The friendship between Harry and Ron in J.K. Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ series is one to remember. From their first meeting on the Hogwarts Express to killing the Dark Lord as a strong team, the duo gave some real friendship goals on the way.

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