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At first, Howl just seemed like a playboy who took hours in the bathroom to perfect his look with a terrible penchant for stealing girls' hearts, but as the book progressed, he became more and more of a round character. Although he is overly dramatic and sensitive at times, he is also caring and loving. His power isn't just for show because throughout the series, he showed considerable power, but is an extreme coward. He avoids conflicts and drama; this is why he himself spread the rumors about himself to protect his privacy.

Originally from Wales, his name was Howell Jenkins, but he felt as if he was too normal and ordinary and decided to change his name and home. However, he shows a love for his sister and nephew and nieces whenever he visits them.

Although he cares so much about his looks, he showed his love for Sophie when she was kidnapped and he was so worried that he forgot to shave and brush his hair. As soon as Sophie saw him in that state, she realized his love for her, and knew that she could stay with him for the rest of her life.

QUOTES:

“I think we ought to live happily ever after.”

“I assure you, my friends, I am cone sold stober.”

“I'm going up to my room now, where I may die.”

“You must admit I have a right to live in a pigsty if I want.”

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In a story full of superstition, folklore, and magic, Sophie Hatter, the eldest of three daughters, is resigned to her fate that she will forever be boring and ordinary. She dresses as plainly as she can to avoid being noticed. One day, while walking in town during a parade, two soldiers try to flirt with her, but she is saved by a stranger. The stranger turns out to be Howl Pendragon, who the locals say eat beautiful girls' hearts. That night, the Witch of the Waste questions her about Howl, but she states that she knows nothing. The Witch curses her for lying, and Sophie becomes an old woman. Ashamed of herself, Sophie runs to the mountains, where she encounters Howl and his moving castle. He takes her in as a cleaning woman because he realizes that she's under a curse. Although he can't undo the curse, he can help her with time. However, this is not one-sided as Sophie realizes there is more to him than his fake blonde hair and playboy exterior.

When Howl was younger, he made a deal with a falling shooting star, Calcifer. When Calcifer fell from the sky, he was supposed to die, but Howl saved him. In exchange for saving him, Calcifer gave him magical powers. However, to complete the deal, Howl had to give up his heart, which Calcifer ate. To save him, Sophie must find a way to get his heart back.

As she goes on the adventure of her life, she realizes her old way of life was completely wrong, as even the eldest daughter can lead an exciting life. Her relationship with Howl becomes more complicated as they both realize they're in love with each other.