Bigwig

Bigwig is the tritagonist of Watership Down. He is a strong rabbit known for the tuft of hair on his head from which his Lapine name, Thlayli (literally translating to "fur-head"), is derived. He was part of the Sandleford Owsla with Silver and Captain Holly. He along with several others left with Hazel and Fiver. Hazel hesitated at first to bring him along because of his stubborn nature, thinking Bigwig might be a bully and troublemaker. Luckily, Bigwig proved to be one of the most valuable members of the party, though he does tend to be quite gruff. He is the strongest of the Sandleford rabbits and an accomplished fighter. He survives two normally fatal situations, being snared in Cowslip's Warren and a brutal fight with General Woundwort. He is also known to be the bravest of the group.