Violet Baudelaire facts for kids
Violet Baudelaire is a main character in the popular book series A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. She is the oldest of the three Baudelaire children. Her younger siblings are her brother Klaus and her baby sister Sunny.
Violet and her siblings became orphans after a terrible fire destroyed their home. They also lost their parents, Beatrice and Bertrand Baudelaire, in the fire. After this sad event, Violet and her siblings were sent to live with a distant relative, Count Olaf. He turned out to be a very mean guardian. Count Olaf only wanted to get his hands on the large fortune the Baudelaire children would inherit. He even tried to trick Violet into marrying him to steal their money. Even though the children exposed his plans, Count Olaf always managed to escape. He kept following them from one guardian to another.
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About Violet Baudelaire
Violet is described as a very smart, charming, and clever girl. She has a special talent for inventing things. She uses her amazing skills to help her brother Klaus and sister Sunny.
Violet's Appearance
When the series begins, Violet is fourteen years old. She turns fifteen later in the books, in The Grim Grotto. Drawings by Brett Helquist show that she has long, dark brown hair. Her eye color is not directly stated, but it's hinted that her eyes are a different color from Klaus's. When Violet is deep in thought, working on a new invention, she often ties her hair back with a purple ribbon. This helps keep her hair out of her face so she can concentrate.
Violet's Inventing Skills
Violet is a brilliant inventor. She can create useful tools and gadgets from almost anything. Her inventions often help her and her siblings escape dangerous situations. For example, she has invented:
- A grappling hook to climb a tall tower.
- A special lock pick to open Count Olaf's suitcase.
- A makeshift hot-air balloon to go down an elevator shaft.
As the oldest Baudelaire child, Violet is set to inherit the family fortune when she turns eighteen.
Violet in Movies and TV
Violet Baudelaire has been brought to life in different adaptations of the book series.
Film Portrayal
In the 2004 movie, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Violet was played by actress Emily Browning. Emily Browning also voiced Violet in the video game based on the movie.
TV Series Portrayal
In the TV series made by Netflix, which aired from 2017 to 2019, Violet was played by actress Malina Weissman. In the TV show, Violet is shown to be very kind to her siblings. She does not argue with Klaus as much as she sometimes does in the books.
See also
In Spanish: Violet Baudelaire para niños
