Jake Berenson

Jake Berenson is the main protagonist of Animorphs. He is the leader of the Animorphs.
==Biography==
Jake is the "Fearless Leader" of the Animorphs; not because he wanted to be, but because his friends look to him for guidance. While saving the world is nice, what he really wants most is to save his brother Tom, a Controller. Known as an open and friendly guy at the beginning of the series, the constant pressures of having to act as leader and manipulate his friends for strategic ends gradually cause him to become more ruthless.
==Personality==
Reason why Tobias wanted him to be the leader of the Animorphs are due to him naturally fit for the job, as he is brave, responsible, cool under pressure, and able to take charge during a crisis.
As the leader of the small band of guerrilla warriors, his leadership, his choices and mistakes, and the responsibility he assumes are recurring themes in the series. Despite his best efforts, Jake never attains his main goal for joining the fight: saving his brother from Yeerk infestation. After he fails to save Tom from the Yeerks, he is left emotionally damaged and unable to lead. Before the final battle, Cassie manages to lift him out of it, but her success is short-lived.
Category:Book Heroes
Category:Leaders
Category:Male
Category:Animals
Category:Fantasy Heroes
Category:The Hero
Category:Warriors
Category:Siblings
Category:Fighters
Category:Charismatic
Category:Pragmatists
Category:Tricksters
Category:Tragic