The Fantastic and Felicitous Fictional Character Blog Tag

Sometimes when I get bored I go through the post archives or follow the labels of other bloggers, looking for inspiration or just fun reading material. I was on Olivia's blog (following the Lord of the Rings label) and I came across this tag that she had tagged me for back in June of 2019. I had no idea! 

Thank you Olivia!

Rules:

Answer every question honestly.

Use as many gifs and images as possible.

Incorporate at least one YouTube video with a favorite scene of a character.

NO VAGUE ANSWERS ALLOWED. Explain why you chose that favorite character to fit that description. I love details, my friends.

If you can’t choose just one, that’s okay – give us a few answers and geek out if that’s what it takes.

Tag at least 3 people.

Use fictional characters from any fictional story.

If you get nominated and/or decide to participate in this tag, please put a link back to this post in your post and credit yours truly (Emily at The Altogether Unexpected) as the creator.

Have fun and obsess over fictional characters!

Goody-two-shoes: A character who was just so morally good 

Padme Amidala (Star Wars Prequels)

This sweetheart. This angel. This darling who never compromised, faltered or surrendered. Padme was made to carry the weight of the galaxy, when it wasn't her role to do so. Yet, she bore it with grace, dignity and beauty. Padme's moral goodness not only saved lives, but it impacted generations as well. While Padme may be the definition of a goody-two-shoes, she struggled with her conscience and her heart. She wants to do what is best for other while putting her own needs and emotions on the back burner. There's a understanding and relatable quality to Padme that makes her more of a model of good moral standing and not just a stereotype good girl.

Heartbreaker: A character who made you cry 

Ron Weasley (Harry Potter)

Ron doesn't make me cry because he's a bad character. He makes me cry because he's an excellent character that was done wrong in the film franchise. Book-verse Ron Weasley is incredibly knowledgeable, forthright, and independent. In the movies, they dumbed down his character, giving all his best parts to Hermione and basically just creating him to be Harry Potter's shadow. As the middle child in a big family, I totally understand Ron's frustration in trying to find himself among his array of siblings. The one part in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows that made me weep is when Ron is faced with a horcrux that tempts him to doubt himself and turn his back on his friends. However, ever stoic and loyal, Ron destroys the horcrux and with it, his own fears about who he is and who he can become. 

Parrot: A character who won’t stop talking 

Lord Benedick of Padua (Much Ado About Nothing)

Oh Benedick! The definitive parrot! One of Shakespeare's most loved characters made his mark as the loud, over opinionated and sometimes clueless nobleman. Benedick is never at a loss for words for any reason whatsoever. Whether spouting his negative ideas on marriage, sparring with Beatrice or daring to challenge his own friends. The best part about Benedick is that everything he says is usually worth hearing. Beyond the bluster, the sarcasm and the negativity, Benedick has deep wisdom and gives sound advice when it's needed the most

I couldn't decide which monologue I loved most, so I posted both.

Monologue One - I will never fall in love!

Monologue Two - I'm in love!

Devilish: Your favorite villain 

Lex Luthor (Smallville)

Michael Rosenbaum's embodiment of the iconic villain Lex Luthor, the primary arch enemy of Superman, was nothing short of perfection. As compared to Gene Hackman's idiot characterization or Jesse Eisenberg's annoyingly autistic spectrum portrayal, Michael Rosenbaum's Lex Luthor was standards. The most difficult aspect in Smallville's Lex Luthor is trying not to fall in love with him. In the beginning he was a spoiled rich kid with no guidance. Overtime, he endears himself to many people and proves that he can be a good and moral person. However, as a Luthor, Lex's desire for power slowly begins to overcome him. Soon he becomes consumed by hatred and revenge against Clark Kent, his once closest friend, now turned greatest adversary. 

Love interest: A character who, if alive in reality, you would want to marry 

Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars prequels)

This one was a no brainier. I've been wanting to marry Obi-Wan Kenobi since I was 9 years old. The handsome and opinionated Jedi Knight infiltrated my young life with his wit, sarcasm and a shining lightsaber. Truth be told, the normalcy of Obi-Wan is what makes me love him so much, as both a character and love interest. His remarkable kindness to people has always appealed to me as well as doing what is right, even when he's not sure of the outcome. Would Obi-Wan make a good husband? He can be cranky, over ambitious and a risktaker. However, his humanity and understanding of others can never be underappreciated or forgotten.

Sidekick: A character who was always loyal no matter what 

Dwight Enys (Poldark)

Dr. Dwight Enys, former military medic turned public physician and also the moral compass for every living soul in Cornwall. Dwight's position as the best friend to Ross Poldark as well as his practical sidekick makes him loved by many. No matter how insane Ross' plans might be or whatever trouble he gets himself into, Dwight is always by his side. Seeing as Dwight and Ross are on the same social scale, Dwight has the luxury of being able to voice his opposition to Ross without fear of repercussions. Usually Ross listens, but in times that he doesn't he soon regrets not heeding his friend's advice. 

Complicated: A character you love and hate 

Loki (MARVEL)

I've had a love/hate relationship with Loki for years. His tragic story as the overlooked son and unworthy prince has made him legions of loyal fans. However, Loki's problems were oftentimes of his own making. He was not loved less than his brother. Odin saved his life, gave him his name, made him a prince and gave him all the advantages to be whomever he chose to be. Yet, Loki's deep seeded jealousy toward Thor maligned his judgement. His inability to see good amid the bad began to blind him from what was true. In the end, Loki has no one no blame but himself for his loneliness, anger and fear.

Oddity: A character who was strange, but you loved them that way 

Newt Scamander (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)

Magizoologist, New Scamander, has oddity down to an art form. Painfully shy and unable to really relate to people, Newt doesn't waste time caring about people's opinions of him. He's more concerned about documenting and saving creatures that have been misjudged by the Wizarding World. In contrast to Harry Potter who is outgoing, demanding with a typical type a personality, Newt's awkwardness in social situations and oftentimes fear of of the public makes it hard to see him as a hero. Yet, by understanding creatures, Newt slowly begins to understand people. That people can also be abused, misunderstood and neglected. 

Queen/King: A female/male character who you admire and aspire to emulate

 Jamie Reagan (Blue Bloods)

If more people could aspire to be as decent in their work and private life as Sergeant Jamie Reagan, then society may be better off. Jamie has a moral conscience that he embodies entirely. His work as a cop has him seeing the absolute worse in people, however, instead of despairing about the horrors of the world, Jamie will actually get up and do something. He understands people, especially when they are seen as different or outsiders. He refuses to have anyone dictate to him where his morality lies, whether it's defying orders or making himself an enemy to his own precinct. Jamie stands by his convictions even if it means he's standing alone. 

Savior: A character who oddly reminds you of Christ

 Jon Snow (Game of Thrones)

In most stories, there is usually a savior character. Aslan, Gandalf, Katniss Everdeen, Anakin Skywalker, Harry Potter and so on. Jon Snow, the bastard son of Eddard Stark is an unlikely savior character at least at first. Growing up in his father's home where he is seen as an unnecessary burden to his step-mother, Jon has lived a life as an outsider. That knowing and understanding allows Jon to see beyond the exterior of others and reach out to those that are also lonely and unwanted. Jon will make the hard unpopular decisions that others refuse to make. He is willing to sacrifice his good name and social standing and even his life for the safety of others. 

I tag:

Movie Critic

Livia

Maidens of Green Gables

And anyone else who wants to do this!!!

Goody-two-shoes: A character who was just so morally good

Heartbreaker: A character who made you cry

Parrot: A character who won’t stop talking

Devilish: Your favorite villain

Love interest: A character who, if alive in reality, you would want to marry

Sidekick: A character who was always loyal no matter what

Complicated: A character you love and hate

Oddity: A character who was strange, but you loved them that way

Queen/King: A female/male character who you admire and aspire to emulate

Savior: A character who oddly reminds you of Christ