Merope Riddle
A poignant figure within the books, Merope bears the tragic role of being Tom Riddle's mother. Portrayed as a frail, sickly woman with limp hair and a gaunt face, Merope's character did not appear in the movies, rendering any assessment of Hollywood's portrayal impossible.
Merope's life is marked by sorrow and hardship, eliciting a sense of pity from readers as her story unfolds in the book.
