Elinor is hilarious. She is a very strong woman and she doesn't let her age get to her. I'd have to say that she is definetly the most funny character, she has a great personality. I do admit that she is a little (actually way too much) obsessed with her books, it was almost a good thing that they were burned. Good thing Meggie's family moved in with her because she needed to be in contact with some people. Reading is great but she seriouly had no life and no one else to live for.