Leonard Shelby

Leonard Shelby is a fictional character from the film "Memento," portrayed as a man suffering from short-term memory loss, which prevents him from forming new memories. His condition is a result of a traumatic event involving his wife’s murder. To cope, he uses photographs, notes, and tattoos to track information and clues, aiming to find her killer. Throughout the story, his perception of reality is challenged by his condition and the unreliable evidence he collects. Leonard’s character explores themes of memory, identity, and obsession, illustrating how personal history shapes one’s actions and self-understanding.