What are some of the saddest deaths in fiction?

For me, it's John Coffey from 'The Green Mile'. He was a gentle giant with a pure heart, but was wrongly convicted and executed. His death was full of injustice and the loss of such a good - natured soul was heart - wrenching.

In 'Harry Potter', Sirius Black's death, while tragic, also has elements of a good death. He was fighting against the dark forces. His love for Harry was unwavering and in his final moments, he was still in the battle against the Death Eaters, which shows his courage and loyalty.

One of the top deaths in fiction is that of Sirius Black in the 'Harry Potter' series. His death was quite tragic as he was Harry's godfather and was killed by Bellatrix Lestrange. Another notable one is the death of Ned Stark in 'Game of Thrones'. His beheading was a shocker and set off a chain of events in the complex political drama of Westeros. And the death of Spock in 'Star Trek' is also very well - known. He sacrificed himself to save the Enterprise.

For me, the scene where Butch has to leave his girlfriend in the motel to face Marsellus Wallace is quite sad. He has this newfound love and a chance at a different life, but his past actions and the dangerous situation force him to abandon her, at least for the moment.

One famous death in fiction is that of Sirius Black in the Harry Potter series. He was wrongly accused and spent years in Azkaban. His death was a shock as he was a beloved character, killed by his cousin Bellatrix. It was a tragic moment that deeply affected Harry and the readers.

The death of Ned Stark in 'A Song of Ice and Fire' (Game of Thrones). His beheading was a major turning point. It showed the brutality of the world Martin created and set off a chain of events as his family sought revenge.

When a character has an epiphany about their own life and it's not a positive one, like Jules in the diner. He realizes he's been living a life that's maybe not worth living, and that self - awareness of a wasted or misspent life can be a very sad element in a scene.

In 'Breaking Bad', Hank Schrader's death was a major event. He was a DEA agent, and his death came as a result of his investigation into Walter White's drug - making empire. Then there's Severus Snape from 'Harry Potter'. His death was a complex one. He was actually on the side of good all along, protecting Harry, and his death revealed his true loyalty and love for Lily Potter.

I'm not sure exactly, but there are a few deaths throughout the movie. It's not an easy number to pin down off the top of my head.

One of the saddest classic novels is 'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy. The story of Anna's doomed love affair and her tragic end is truly heart - breaking. Another is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Gatsby's unrequited love and his ultimate downfall in the pursuit of the American Dream are very sad. Also, 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte is quite sad, with the complex and often destructive love between Heathcliff and Catherine.