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Leto II Atreides

This character is the novel's protagonist and intends to restore humanity to its proper peace and prosperity.

Alia Atreides Idaho

Head of the Mahdinate, this character is named Regent to twin brother and sister.

Lady Jessica Atreides

This character, a graduate of the Bene Gesserit's deepest training program, begins the novel in self-imposed exile on Caladan, House Atreides' home planet.

Ghanima

An orphaned twin, this character is reluctant to go along with the plan to initiate the Golden Path that will reverse the disastrous Mahdinate and Jihad.

Paul-Muad'Dib Atreides

First believed to be dead, it is clear that this character is actually living life as another person. However, this character does eventually reject all past identities and assumes only one identity.

Irulan Corrino Atreides

This ineffectual character is the daughter of a late Emperor. This character enjoys a mediocre career at the Bene Gesserit School...

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