Canon Personality: Zuko's role changes considerably through the course of the series and his personality changes along the way. Ultimately, Zuko's journey is that of self discovery and self acceptance. Over the course of the series, he begins to look inward— finding value in how he sees himself— rather than focusing on how others perceive him. But first he has to make his way through a lot of teenage angst and confusion.
How Zuko acts ultimately depends on what his overall temperament is at the moment. If Zuko has a mission, he'll be single minded and determined. He'll go after an appointed task without reservation and won't be dissuaded. Although clever, he isn't the best when it comes to forward planning. He'll act on half formed ideas, believing (or hoping) that he'll figure the rest as he goes.
If Zuko is aimless, then he's prone to bitterness and restlessness as he struggles to find a purpose. It's not really in him to be relaxed. However, when Zuko is at peace with himself and the world, he's content— probably the closest he ever gets to being happy. Although not exactly friendly and full of sunshine, he does lose a lot of his anger and temper. Of course this only happens once Zuko figures out what he wants— which takes him the entire series.
Despite his varying personality, there are some distinct character traits that show up. In general, Zuko is almost always serious and doesn't have much of a sense of humor. He has a short temper which can explode in indignant or incredulous rage. He's frequently demanding and impatient. He's not ruthless or cruel and his outbursts are best described as temper tantrums. Zuko also has a strong sense of personal honor but usually not enough conviction in himself. He rarely lies and when he does it's not meant to be manipulative. With his peers, Zuko is also socially awkward even at the best of times.
Blank Personality: In Sabra, Zuko's personality will depend on his interactions with others and the memories he receives. His personality will be shaped by the people around him. Which is not to say that he's easily influenced but he'll need to walk down a few paths before he can truly form his own opinion. What he thinks he desires might not actually be what he truly wants. At first there will probably be long moments where he sits against the wall and broods. He has a predisposition for both good and evil so it's a matter of who gets to him first.
However, one notable difference in Sabra is that Zuko won't have the put upon angst of feeling like the universe is conspiring against him since things start out relatively even in Sabra. He won't remember all his trials and turmoils he's been through (unless he somehow manages to get a bad run in Sabra too.) He won't be as defensive and standoffish unless something happens to ding his ego and make him feel like he has to put on a brave and confident front.
Ultimately, Zuko will have to find his own purpose, accept his own morals and then have confidence in hiself. In short, he's going on the journey of self discovery. Again.
Writing Sample: The first thing the Blank did was take stock of his surroundings. The room was unfamiliar and the trappings seemed all wrong. He tried to recall the last thing he remembered, then scowled when nothing came to mind. He was on his feet, stalking the length of the small room. There was nothing notable about it, save for a small object on the bed.
Angrily, he snatched it up and held it to his right eye as if it were a telescope. Inside, there was an image of a person— not a telescope after all. The man awkwardly raised one hand, attempted a smile, lowered his hand, then frowned. The Blank frowned in response. What was the point of this?
After a moment more, the man in the tube let out a deep breath, then held his head high. "I know who I am and nothing will change that. I do this willingly." There was a pause, then the figure stalked off out of view.
The Blank frowned and pulled the tube away from his face. "Great," the Blank muttered. He flopped down on the bed, still holding the tube in one hand. "How is that supposed to help me?"
Zuko [3/3]
Zuko's role changes considerably through the course of the series and his personality changes along the way. Ultimately, Zuko's journey is that of self discovery and self acceptance. Over the course of the series, he begins to look inward— finding value in how he sees himself— rather than focusing on how others perceive him. But first he has to make his way through a lot of teenage angst and confusion.
How Zuko acts ultimately depends on what his overall temperament is at the moment. If Zuko has a mission, he'll be single minded and determined. He'll go after an appointed task without reservation and won't be dissuaded. Although clever, he isn't the best when it comes to forward planning. He'll act on half formed ideas, believing (or hoping) that he'll figure the rest as he goes.
If Zuko is aimless, then he's prone to bitterness and restlessness as he struggles to find a purpose. It's not really in him to be relaxed. However, when Zuko is at peace with himself and the world, he's content— probably the closest he ever gets to being happy. Although not exactly friendly and full of sunshine, he does lose a lot of his anger and temper. Of course this only happens once Zuko figures out what he wants— which takes him the entire series.
Despite his varying personality, there are some distinct character traits that show up. In general, Zuko is almost always serious and doesn't have much of a sense of humor. He has a short temper which can explode in indignant or incredulous rage. He's frequently demanding and impatient. He's not ruthless or cruel and his outbursts are best described as temper tantrums. Zuko also has a strong sense of personal honor but usually not enough conviction in himself. He rarely lies and when he does it's not meant to be manipulative. With his peers, Zuko is also socially awkward even at the best of times.
Blank Personality:
In Sabra, Zuko's personality will depend on his interactions with others and the memories he receives. His personality will be shaped by the people around him. Which is not to say that he's easily influenced but he'll need to walk down a few paths before he can truly form his own opinion. What he thinks he desires might not actually be what he truly wants. At first there will probably be long moments where he sits against the wall and broods. He has a predisposition for both good and evil so it's a matter of who gets to him first.
However, one notable difference in Sabra is that Zuko won't have the put upon angst of feeling like the universe is conspiring against him since things start out relatively even in Sabra. He won't remember all his trials and turmoils he's been through (unless he somehow manages to get a bad run in Sabra too.) He won't be as defensive and standoffish unless something happens to ding his ego and make him feel like he has to put on a brave and confident front.
Ultimately, Zuko will have to find his own purpose, accept his own morals and then have confidence in hiself. In short, he's going on the journey of self discovery. Again.
Writing Sample:
The first thing the Blank did was take stock of his surroundings. The room was unfamiliar and the trappings seemed all wrong. He tried to recall the last thing he remembered, then scowled when nothing came to mind. He was on his feet, stalking the length of the small room. There was nothing notable about it, save for a small object on the bed.
Angrily, he snatched it up and held it to his right eye as if it were a telescope. Inside, there was an image of a person— not a telescope after all. The man awkwardly raised one hand, attempted a smile, lowered his hand, then frowned. The Blank frowned in response. What was the point of this?
After a moment more, the man in the tube let out a deep breath, then held his head high. "I know who I am and nothing will change that. I do this willingly." There was a pause, then the figure stalked off out of view.
The Blank frowned and pulled the tube away from his face. "Great," the Blank muttered. He flopped down on the bed, still holding the tube in one hand. "How is that supposed to help me?"