Frank Herbert Dune Sparknotes

In Dune, by Frank Herbert, a young boy, Paul Atreides, tries to reclaim the throne that was stolen from his family. Throughout the book, he has to face traitors, a band of strong people, and giant worms. The story starts with Duke Leto, the head of the Atreides family and also Paul's father, being "offered" to rule a new planet called Arrakis where a highly profitable spice was made. However, Arrakis is a desert planet where water is highly treasured. Also, Duke Leto knows that their mortal enemies, the Harkonnen and the Padishah Emperor has already planned a trap for him there. However, he can not refuse due to political and economical reasons. When the Atreides family arrives on Arrakis, they start preparing for the traps set by the Harkonnens.
In fact, one of the men challenges him to a fight to the death. Paul easily wins and kills the man. This was his first kill and the people of the tribe start to accept him. The give him his tribe name, Usal, and his chosen name, Paul Muad'dib. He becomes a religious prophet because he gained the ability to see the future and the past. Jessica becomes the Reverend Mother. Paul and Jessica also begin to spread the weirding way to the Fremen. After two years, Paul becomes very powerful in the Fremen community. Not only is he their physical leader, he is also the religious leader. Paul marries Chani, the daughter of Dr. Kynes, and she gives birth to their son, Leto II. At the same time, Jessica gives birth to Alia, Duke Leto’s daughter. She is born knowing too much because she was there when Jessica received the information to become the Reverend Mother.
When they found out that the Harkonnen leader has abandoned his troops on Arrakis, they start raiding and attacking the capital. When the Emperor finds out about how powerful the Fremen is, he personally comes to Arrakis. A war starts and the Fremen lead by Paul destroys both the Sardaukar and the spaceships holding the Emperor. The leaders of the Harkonnen are killed and the Emperor is brought down before Paul. Paul asks to marry the Emperor’s daughter, Irulan, so he could be the next Emperor. He agrees and and steps down while Paul becomes the new