Discover The Characters

Hi, fans! I've created a blog that features the top characters from The Selection by Kiera Cass. It is perfect for my fellow high school fans! The page includes:

Key Characters:

• America Singer (Main Protagonist)

• Prince Maxon (Crown Prince of Illéa)

• Aspen Leger (Royal Guard)

• Marlee Tames (Selection Contestant)

• Queen Amberly (Queen of Illéa)

• King Clarkson (King of Illéa)

  
  

America Singer

Main Protagonist

Meet America Singer, our main protagonist. She is known for being a fiery, musician from Carolina Province. Her most noticeable characteristic is her striking red hair. Throughout the book, she exemplifies a strong sense of justice. At first, America was initially reluctant to join the Selection because of her feelings toward her first love, Aspen. She decides to enter the competition for financial reasons for her family. Though the story she forms an unexpected connection with Prince Maxon. America's story is a powerful reminder to stay true to who you are, even when everyone around you seems to be pushing you to change. Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is just be honest about your beliefs.

Strengths: Standing up for others, maintaining her identity, challenging unjust issues

Growth Areas: Learning to be tactful, managing emotions, seeing from others perspectives

Life Lesson: Your voice matters, regardless of your social standing

"It seemed unreasonable to limit everyone’s life choices based on your ancestors’ ability to help the government, but that was how it all worked out."

Prince Maxon Schreave

Crown Prince of Illéa

Prince Maxon Schreave is the Crown Prince, and he teaches us that being a leader isn't just about authority, it's about having strength and compassion. Even though he grew up with privilege in the castle, he tries to understand people from different backgrounds. Maxon reminds us that being genuinely curious about others and being willing to admit when you're wrong are super important for personal growth.

Strengths: Adapting to new information, balancing duty with personal desires, showing compassion

Growth Areas: Standing up to authority, recognizing his privilege, trusting his instincts

Life Lesson: True leadership comes from understanding those you lead

"I'm starting to understand how pointless it is to fight being in love."

Aspen Leger

Royal Guard, Former Six

Aspen Leger, starts as a Six and later becomes a Royal Guard. He and America are romantically linked! He loves her, but knows if she is selected, she will have a better life than he can provide. He is also great example of determination and sacrifice. He faced tough circumstances growing up but never let that stop him from working incredibly hard to make things better. His story shows us that sometimes the most loving thing is to let someone go, and that real strength often means putting others' needs first.

Strengths: Self-sacrifice, strong work ethic, loyalty to family, adapting to new circumstances

Growth Areas: Overcoming pride, communicating feelings, accepting help from others

Life Lesson: Your worth isn't determined by your social status

"There weren't words wide enough to hold what I felt for her."

Marlee Woodwork Tames

Selection Contestant

Marlee Tames, born a Four, was one of the Selection contestants and a good friend to America. They bond during their time at the castle. She teaches us about the courage it takes to follow your heart, even when it means going against expectations or facing consequences. Her story proves that the most difficult path can sometimes be the most rewarding. Marlee reminds us that real happiness often requires brave choices and that true friendship means sticking by someone, even when they mess up.

Strengths: Authenticity, following her heart, maintaining hope, true friendship

Growth Areas: Standing up for herself earlier, being honest about her feelings

Life Lesson: Love is worth any sacrifice

"There was too much love in my heart to leave room for regret."

Queen Amberly

Queen of Illéa

The fourth Queen of Illéa, she is a kind hearted mother to Maxon. Even America couldn't resist her charm. Queen Amberly shows us that quiet strength and dignity are incredibly powerful, especially during tough times. Her story teaches us that being gentle isn't weakness. She shows that it often takes the greatest courage. The queen is an example of how to keep your compassion even when surrounded by harshness and how to find your own ways to make a difference, even within limiting situations.

Strengths: Maintaining kindness in difficult situations, she is very strategic about her influence, maternal love

Growth Areas: Standing up to injustice, using her voice more directly

Life Lesson: Gentleness can be its own form of power

"I didn't have the fire some of the other girls had and I wasn't a Two but there are other ways to shine. I'd decided that I was going to stop dressing like a princess and start dressing like a queen."

King Clarkson

King of Illéa

King Clarkson, the King of Illéa, serves teaches us about the dangers of caring more about power and control than about compassion and understanding. His character came off as very strict. People fear him and America is not fond of him. His character reminds us that pressure and fear can sadly be passed down through families. He shows that even people in charge are shaped by their own pasts and insecurities.

Strengths: Determination, strategic thinking, maintaining order

Growth Areas: Emotional intelligence, compassion, trusting others

Life Lesson: Power without compassion creates fear, not respect

"True love is usually the most inconvenient kind."