Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great

Main Characters and Their Development

• Sheila Tubman is the main character, a girl with a vivid imagination and an insatiable desire for recognition, who hides many fears behind a confident facade. Her inner world is full of contradictions: she dreams of being magnificent, yet faces her own weaknesses and insecurities. Summer adventures become a test for Sheila, where she learns to accept her true self, overcomes her fears, and discovers new facets of her personality, gaining genuine strength and independence.
• Libby Tubman is Sheila's older sister, the embodiment of teenage independence and gentle irony. Her attitude toward her sister fluctuates between care and condescension, but it is through their interactions that both girls mature: Libby learns to see Sheila not just as a younger sibling, but as an independent individual.
• Jane, Sheila's new friend, is calm and thoughtful, serving as a kind of mirror for the main character. Jane helps Sheila see herself from a different perspective, supports her in difficult moments, and inspires her to overcome her fears, fostering Sheila's inner growth.
• Meryl is another friend, cheerful and spontaneous, who easily accepts life as it is. Her friendship helps Sheila feel part of the group, learn to enjoy simple things, and open herself to new experiences.