Introduction
It's fascinating how characters from TV series can reflect so much of our personality traits and experiences. Today, we'll explore my personal journey in finding which TV characters best represent me, drawing from a mix of both fictional and unconventional choices. Through this exploration, we'll uncover key personality traits and how they resonate with different aspects of one's identity.From Buffy and Elite to Self-Reflection
I started my journey by comparing myself to Xander from the long-running series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Polo from the Spanish television series, Elite. Xander, despite his goofy nature, manages to bring levity and lighten the mood, often in moments of dire need. Like Polo, I have a need to connect but keep people at a distance, maintaining a certain level of disconnect. Our shared importance on friendship and the underlying issues with our family situations add another layer to this connection.Both Xander and Polo share some of my traits: suicidal tendencies (Polo) and risk-taking tendencies (Xander) spurred by a loved one's danger. Additionally, both characters try to hide from their problems and don't feel they deserve the good things in life. However, the mismatch in sexuality is noticeable, with Xander being canonically straight and Polo being bisexual, while I am gay.
The Evolution of My Self-Reflection
As time passed, my initial choice of Dianne Chambers from Cheers began to feel less reflective of me. Dianne, known for her intelligence and good nature, also struggles with serious psychological problems and an underachiever mindset. While some of these traits resonated, I found myself more aligned with Jennifer Walters, more famously known as She-Hulk from the Marvel comics and later the show. Jennifer is caring, resilient, and capable, but she battles something outside of her control. This struggle is resonant with my experiences and aligns better with how I see myself today.
The Impact of Hormione and Naoshi
I also drew connections with some well-loved anime characters. Specifically, I found myself in a mix of Ayanokoji Kiyotaka (Hikigaya) from No Game No Life, Oreki Houtarou from Nearly Zero, and Naoshi Hara from My Hero Academia. Each of these characters exhibits unique traits that resonate with my own experiences.Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, while intelligent, is incredibly lazy, and his intelligence levels increase in urgent situations, much like Hikigaya. Oreki Houtarou, despite his analytical and logical mind, is extremely lazy and enjoys a peaceful life, similar to myself. Naoshi Hara, much like myself, does not smile and has a tendency to hate attention. We all have our moments of self-reflection and a desire for peace in an otherwise chaotic world.