Happy Sunday!
I'm not sure if you knew this or not, but spring is my favorite season of the year. The trees are growing their leaves back, the sun has been shining more, and I can finally go outside without shivering.
This is a little bit of a random post, but sometime last week I thought, "Hm, what are some characters that have a spring vibe/aesthetic?"
And here we are. XD
Ultimately, for me, spring is about hope and laughter and new life. And to me, these characters really reflect those aspects, either in their personality or appearance.
there will be 0 spoilers for all of these. also, none of these pictures are mine - all credit to the original owners, and some links will be provided. :)
I will freely admit it - Kaori is 100% the inspiration behind this post. This girl is full of life and energy and hope, always smiling and peppy. Her conversations with Kousei usually leave me feeling happy.we don't talk about the other conversations okay
Plus, the aesthetic for the first few episodes of Your Lie in April is GORGEOUS. Spring in Japan looks so beautiful: cherry blossom petals are in most shots, and landscape scenes are full of colors. <3 <3
(also, this is your warning to watch Your Lie in April, because I’m planning a spoiler-y analytical post for June, and you do NOT want this show spoiled for you XD)
Aslan is another character that is very interconnected to spring. His arrival in Narnia literally brings an end to the seemingly-endless winter that plagues the land. He’s even got a prophecy talking about it!
Not only does he physically bring spring to Narnia, but he also brings life and hope to many of its inhabitants, either by giving them motivation to fight back against the Queen or freeing them from the spell that turned them to stone. Reading about him always gives me images of budding trees and cloudless skies. :D
The hopefulness of spring really shows in Lucy's personality. There's a scene in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe that always comes back to me when I think of her. Spring is finally returning to Narnia, and Peter, Susan, and Lucy are walking through some gorgeous scenery. At one point, pink petals blow past Lucy, and she grins in amazement as the petals form the shape of a girl.
To me, that really sums up Lucy: a girl full of hope and wonder. It's no wonder that she's drawn to Aslan, and it's no wonder that she stayed "gay and golden-haired." Throughout the books, she never truly loses her childhood innocence and joy. <3
why does that line still break me
Kelsier is the odd one out in his world of ash and tyranny. The Lord Ruler (aka The Big Bad Guy) has reigned for like a thousand years and enslaved the general population. Most people are depressed and just trying to make the best of things.
And then there’s Kelsier, who smiles to remind himself that the Lord Ruler hasn’t broken him yet. Who gathers people together with visions of a better life, one without a tyrant heading over them. Who is literally the symbol of hope, and who brings it to hundreds of people.
Spring may not be shown in this series, but if there’s anyone who has the spirit of spring, it’s this man. <3
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Fin, is, hands-down, the ray of sunshine in the Blood Race series. He's such a voice of encouragement and hope to literally everyone, even when he's having trouble seeing the light himself. It's no wonder that he's considered the cinnamon roll. XD
Also, book three features some AMAZING Irish wooded imagery that just screams spring and summer. These woods are a drastic contrast to the dark dystopian world in which the rest of the book is set.
PIPPIN MY BOY. AMAZING CHARACTER. LOVE HIM.
Sorry, just getting that out of the way.
Pippin Took is a character that wildly contrasts with almost every other character in LOTR. While most people are Very Serious About the Fellowship's Mission and Destroying the Ring, Pippin is just . . . there? He only knows what is happening 50% of the time, and the other 50% is spent panicking or getting yelled at.
And yet, Pippin brings something to the Fellowship that they wouldn't have had before. Smiles. Laughter. And someone to yell at. XD And it's Pippen who brings hope to the men of Gondor and to Gandalf when the final battle approaches.
Give this man a pint.
And this is the Most Hopeful Character of the Entire Lord of the Rings Series. Yes, Pippin has that spontaneous personality, but Sam is the one that truly never loses hope, not when he's faced with the fires of Mount Doom itself, not when Frodo is captured, not even when Frodo takes the Ring for himself.
(And he also has the Most Hopeful Speech of All Time, which I want to memorize one day because it's so powerful.)
Not only does Sam persist in the face of almost certain failure, but he also pushes Frodo to keep going. Towards the end of The Return of the King, he asks Frodo if he remembers the Shire in an effort to motivate Frodo. And the Ring-bearer even says, "Frodo wouldn't have made it this far without Sam." Sam encompasses a springtime hope, one that never fades and lasts long after the last leaves have fallen.
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If you’ve got any characters that remind you of springtime, by all means leave them down in the comments! I love talking about fictional characters (could you tell? XD).
(Also, happy early Star Wars day! I was going to write a post about Star Wars, but you can read my letter to the franchise here. XD)
-Nicole <3
I'm not sure if you knew this or not, but spring is my favorite season of the year. The trees are growing their leaves back, the sun has been shining more, and I can finally go outside without shivering.
This is a little bit of a random post, but sometime last week I thought, "Hm, what are some characters that have a spring vibe/aesthetic?"
And here we are. XD
Ultimately, for me, spring is about hope and laughter and new life. And to me, these characters really reflect those aspects, either in their personality or appearance.
there will be 0 spoilers for all of these. also, none of these pictures are mine - all credit to the original owners, and some links will be provided. :)
Kaori Miyazono
"You exist inside spring."
I will freely admit it - Kaori is 100% the inspiration behind this post. This girl is full of life and energy and hope, always smiling and peppy. Her conversations with Kousei usually leave me feeling happy.
Plus, the aesthetic for the first few episodes of Your Lie in April is GORGEOUS. Spring in Japan looks so beautiful: cherry blossom petals are in most shots, and landscape scenes are full of colors. <3 <3
(also, this is your warning to watch Your Lie in April, because I’m planning a spoiler-y analytical post for June, and you do NOT want this show spoiled for you XD)
Aslan
"When he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again."
Aslan is another character that is very interconnected to spring. His arrival in Narnia literally brings an end to the seemingly-endless winter that plagues the land. He’s even got a prophecy talking about it!
Not only does he physically bring spring to Narnia, but he also brings life and hope to many of its inhabitants, either by giving them motivation to fight back against the Queen or freeing them from the spell that turned them to stone. Reading about him always gives me images of budding trees and cloudless skies. :D
Lucy Pevensie
"But as for Lucy, she was always gay and golden-haired, and all the princes in those parts desired her to be their Queen . . ."
The hopefulness of spring really shows in Lucy's personality. There's a scene in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe that always comes back to me when I think of her. Spring is finally returning to Narnia, and Peter, Susan, and Lucy are walking through some gorgeous scenery. At one point, pink petals blow past Lucy, and she grins in amazement as the petals form the shape of a girl.
To me, that really sums up Lucy: a girl full of hope and wonder. It's no wonder that she's drawn to Aslan, and it's no wonder that she stayed "gay and golden-haired." Throughout the books, she never truly loses her childhood innocence and joy. <3
Kelsier
“I am the one thing you can never kill. I am Hope.”
Kelsier is the odd one out in his world of ash and tyranny. The Lord Ruler (aka The Big Bad Guy) has reigned for like a thousand years and enslaved the general population. Most people are depressed and just trying to make the best of things.
And then there’s Kelsier, who smiles to remind himself that the Lord Ruler hasn’t broken him yet. Who gathers people together with visions of a better life, one without a tyrant heading over them. Who is literally the symbol of hope, and who brings it to hundreds of people.
Spring may not be shown in this series, but if there’s anyone who has the spirit of spring, it’s this man. <3
link to original source
Fin
*couldn't find a quote. sorry, Brooke XD*
Fin, is, hands-down, the ray of sunshine in the Blood Race series. He's such a voice of encouragement and hope to literally everyone, even when he's having trouble seeing the light himself. It's no wonder that he's considered the cinnamon roll. XD
Also, book three features some AMAZING Irish wooded imagery that just screams spring and summer. These woods are a drastic contrast to the dark dystopian world in which the rest of the book is set.
Pippin Took
"We may stand, if only on one leg, or at least be left still upon our knees."
PIPPIN MY BOY. AMAZING CHARACTER. LOVE HIM.
Sorry, just getting that out of the way.
Pippin Took is a character that wildly contrasts with almost every other character in LOTR. While most people are Very Serious About the Fellowship's Mission and Destroying the Ring, Pippin is just . . . there? He only knows what is happening 50% of the time, and the other 50% is spent panicking or getting yelled at.
And yet, Pippin brings something to the Fellowship that they wouldn't have had before. Smiles. Laughter. And someone to yell at. XD And it's Pippen who brings hope to the men of Gondor and to Gandalf when the final battle approaches.
Give this man a pint.
Samwise Gamgee
"It's only a passing thing, this shadow."
And this is the Most Hopeful Character of the Entire Lord of the Rings Series. Yes, Pippin has that spontaneous personality, but Sam is the one that truly never loses hope, not when he's faced with the fires of Mount Doom itself, not when Frodo is captured, not even when Frodo takes the Ring for himself.
(And he also has the Most Hopeful Speech of All Time, which I want to memorize one day because it's so powerful.)
Not only does Sam persist in the face of almost certain failure, but he also pushes Frodo to keep going. Towards the end of The Return of the King, he asks Frodo if he remembers the Shire in an effort to motivate Frodo. And the Ring-bearer even says, "Frodo wouldn't have made it this far without Sam." Sam encompasses a springtime hope, one that never fades and lasts long after the last leaves have fallen.
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If you’ve got any characters that remind you of springtime, by all means leave them down in the comments! I love talking about fictional characters (could you tell? XD).
(Also, happy early Star Wars day! I was going to write a post about Star Wars, but you can read my letter to the franchise here. XD)
-Nicole <3
What characters do you associate with springtime? Would you want more posts like this? Who's a character that gives you hope? Let's talk!
