The Little Red - Haired Girl is an unseen character in the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz and a symbol of unrequited love .
Charles M. Schulz serves as the object of Charlie Brown 's affection .
The Little Red - Haired Girl is an unseen character in the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz , who serves as the object of Charlie Brown 's affection , and a symbol of unrequited love .