Ursula Todd is the main character in the novel "Life After Life" by Kate Atkinson. She is born in England in 1910 and experiences multiple lives, each time dying and being reborn. This unique narrative structure allows her to navigate significant historical events, such as World War II, in different ways. Throughout her various lives, Ursula faces challenges and makes choices that alter her fate. The story explores themes of fate, free will, and the impact of individual decisions on the course of history. Ursula's character serves as a lens through which readers can examine the complexities of life and death.