Mememe

[lyricality]

I have today off and I am spending it mostly on writing. YAY.

In order to give me a worthwhile distraction from that lofty goal, here is a meme that I stole from mmouse15:

Pick a character and I will give and explain the top five ideas/concepts/etc I keep in mind while writing that character that I believe are essential to accurately depicting them. Any and all characters welcome (including ones I haven't written but might know about...[at least in Transformers, Lyric added]).

Now, time for lunch. :3

Comments

[piscaria.livejournal.com]

Great meme!

Bumblebee.

[lyricality.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping that you mean movieverse, hee.

1) Bravery. Bumblebee is so terribly brave. Most incredibly, he has no immodesty at all, and his courage is such a subtle thing that even his fellow Autobots sometimes overlook it. I love the musical theme that Steve Jablonsky wrote for him--it starts with understated rhythm, but finishes with all the power and purpose behind the character. If Prime ever does "pass on the Matrix" (or whatever the equivalent would be) in the films, only Bumblebee should receive it.

2) Curiosity. The universe fascinates Bee, and he wants to explore all of it--both the beautiful and the appalling. Humanity appeals to him because we, too, are an inquisitive species, and even at our worst, we still love to learn.

3) Generosity. For what he loves, Bumblebee will give all of himself. Without hesitation, without question. In his opinion, his voice and his limbs were a small price to pay for the safety of the Allspark. He did not expect to survive at all. He would do anything that Optimus asked of him, and he would act to the best of his ability, always. When Sam's safety is in question, Bee will pull himself apart to protect what matters to him most.

4) Adaptability. Bee is the most flexible of all the Autobots in terms of both circumstances and emotion. He survived three years alone on Earth, and he has endured much longer on much less favorable terrain. His relatively easy acceptance of cultural and societal differences has simplified his understanding of humanity, as well.

5) Contrariness. Despite his loyalty, Bee enjoys pushing boundaries--something else he shares with humanity. He will obey the letter of the law, but not the spirit. He will circumvent orders with which he deeply disagrees. Above all else, anyone who makes him miserable will absolutely, unquestionably suffer miseries in return...one way or another.