Arrakis, Dune, the desert planet which nourishes and eradicates life. A harsh, dry place where moisture is so precious that a single tear is valued beyond the weight of gold; home to the spice. It is here that one follows the rivalry between the Great Houses, and where one can see the bitter hate inherent in the Bene Gesserit class, the Mentats, the Spacing Guild, and the CHOAM company. Frank Herbert has invented not only an entire world, but a new language, religion, and ideology with his ground breaking novel. Herbert builds an entire legacy based upon one family, the Atreides, and their feud with the lecherous Harkonnen house.

We will begin the analysis with a brief description of the main characters, beginning with house Atreides and ending with the Imperial household.

Duke Leto Atreides, the noble patriarch of house Atreides. A man in his forties, strong in build, with blackened hair and fierce green eyes. Most often, Duke Leto is seen attired in his sable military uniform bearing the red Atreides hawk on his breast pocket. He has a hard, protective manner, showing care for only his son and his concubine. Leto is highly respected by his peers for his justice and ability.

Gurney Halleck was rescued from the slave pits of the Beast Rabban by Duke Leto, and considers this a debt beyond payment. He is a stringy, scarred old man who is weaponmaster, bodyguard, and accomplished baliset player.

However, it is never wise to become more popular than the man in charge.

Young Paul Atreides has the same physical apperance as his father. And, at only fifteen years, shows a lurking intelligence far beyond what is normal. It is this preturnatural aura and his mother's assistance in developing his ablities by use of the Bene Gesserit way that make him seem formidable. Paul is the result of a Bene Gesserit breeding pattern which sought to bring about the Kwisatz Haderach, "The Shortening of the Way".

And finally, the Emperor Shaddam, cousin to the house Atreides and ruler of the known universe.

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