The 100 Characters - Strengths & Weaknesses
*strength=trait a character shows in their best moments & strength=/=prominent skill*
*weakness=trait a character shows in their worst moments & weakness=/=another character*
ïżŒïżŒïżŒClarke Griffin
strength: responsibility
From the moment Clarke was sent to Earth with the rest of the delinquents, she took on the responsibility of keeping them safe. Throughout the years, she earned everyone's respect as a leader thanks to her natural instinct to protect people and her willingness to be held accountable for their actions ("I bare it so they don't have to").
weakness: inconsistency
As Clarke's choices become tougher and her personal motives stronger, she inevitably makes some poor decisions that question her ability to lead. Her 'head over heart' motto is no longer valid as her selfish actions suggest that some people are certainly disposable, but her loved ones can be more important than the survival of the human race.
Bellamy Blake
strength: chivalry
Bellamy is probably the most heroic character in The 100, as he's always willing to risk his life to save others. His good heart often causes him to stay in the sidelines of the more 'important' missions to go on his own rescue missions. His moral values and his belief that every life matters are what push people to be inconditionally loyal to him.
weakness: impulsivity
Valuing the individuals over the collective has a price. In the twisted world of The 100, it is nearly impossible to save the majority without sacrifycing some lives. Unlike Clarke, Bellamy is often blinded by his feelings and focuses on "saving who he can save today", failing to evaluate the long-term consequences of some of his actions that might result in more lives lost.
Octavia Blake
strength: courage
She is not afraid, or more precisely, she conquers her fears. Octavia has always volunteered to do the dirty work while the people in charge watched, and has put herself in danger on countless ocassions. She has offered to sacrifice herself to save others and has never run from a fight, something that even her enemies have agreed makes her a very valuable asset.
weakness: defiance
Because of the years Octavia spent under the floor, she values her freedom over anything else. She has always had trouble following orders, whether they came from her brother, her chancellor or her enemy. This somewhat immature attitude has led to many people getting the wrong idea of who she is and has even put herself and others in dangerous situations.
Raven Reyes
strength: resilience
No matter how tough life gets, Raven is always ready to use her brains to save the world. She is arguably the strongest character in The 100, as she never lets her suffering take her down dark paths. This wonderful ability to stay focused on the lives that still need saving rather than the ones that have already been lost make her an extremely reliable team member.
weakness: judgementality
Raven's moral convictions push her to constantly question and condemn other character's decisions. She fails to acknowledge that sometimes there is no good option and is unempathetic towards anyone behind a decision she doesn't agree with. Once the damage is done, her criticism and animosity don't help much and only contribute to creating an unpleasant atmosphere.
John Murphy
strength: resourcefulness
The things Murphy will do to survive! He functions best in critical moments, when his power of conviction and ability to persuade people get him out of difficult situations. Many of the others know he's the master of escaping death, and are not afraid to assign him the most dangerous tasks. No one's survival is guaranteed on the 100, but counting on Murphy to survive is the safest bet.
weakness: unreliability
Putting your life in the hands of Murphy is not a smart decision. It is frustrating to see him constantly betraying his allies, risking all his previous relationships and putting his friends' lives in danger to save his own skin. Even though he has grown to care about a couple other people, his fear of death is still stronger than his morality.
Echo kom Azgeda
strength: solvency
If you need to get a job done, Echo is your person. She's very goal-oriented and always manages to complete the tasks she's assigned thanks to her impressive skillset. Her willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed in her missions makes her a very dangerous enemy and a very valuable ally.
weakness: loyalty
Like a soldier in battle, Echo's priority has always been duty and obedience. As a result of her upbringing and training as a spy, she doesn't understand human emotion and acts without questioning how her actions might hurt others' or her own feelings. Her way of operating causes conflicts with her friends, who do not share her view that the end justifies the means.
Emori kom Sangedakru
strength: adaptability
Emori's successful strategy to stay alive involves finding out what the superior faction is and becoming a part of it. She goes out of her way to adopt different forms and make herself useful at all times. Whatever the circumstances, Emori is ready and willing to fill whichever position needs filling, and help wherever help is needed.
weakness: distrust
If there's a character that won't ever get played, that is Emori. She doesn't feel safe with pretty much anyone, partly due to her insecurities and her history of being discriminated and banished. Her conviction that others find her disposable pushes her to act selfishly and manipulatively, which often backfires and results in others actually being resentful towards her.
*let me know which other characters you want to see on my next post*
