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I’m picturing that amidst all the chaos, they had some peaceful moments, maybe those that are called key memories. With regrets for later actions.
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An Analysis of Portgas D. Ace
Alright I decided to do this since people actually enjoyed the analysis i did for Kid. Also, i find myself relating to him more and more recently. So, I thought: why not do an analysis of him?
Ace is undoubtedly one of my favorite characters in all of one piece so this might segway to become a "Why is Ace such a good character?" post.
Before I begin, just a disclaimer; I am aware that not everyone will agree with what I say so just make sure you understand that this is just my opinion. im just a psychology student so im just using whatever crap i learnt into analyzing this.
* This post might contain spoilers *
Here we go.
I think we can all agree that Ace is definitely one of the most loved characters in one piece. He has a shit ton of fans so i dont even NEED to convince you on why you should like him. But of course, there are fans that like him only because of his appearance or because of his abilities. So, id like to offer a different perspective- the same goes with my Kid post. Im just here to kind of breakdown the reasons why Ace is such an amazing character such that we can all appreciate him even more.
1. Background
Let us take a look at his background shall we? I think this is a very important part of Ace's character as all his choices and decisions stems from how he was raised during his childhood.
In the recent chapters of one piece, they showed a panel of Roger saying how he wanted a son. But we all know how that went. He was dead so he couldnt take care of Ace. Instead, taking care of Ace became Garp's responsibility, then it shifted to Dadan's responsibility.
Dadan was Ace' primary caretaker. While she provided and place for him to stay & food to eat, she isn't really shown spending time with him. She cared for him, that's for sure. But did she meet his emotional needs? I dont think so. Spending time with a chuld is very importsnt for their growth. But Dadan did not do that. It's evident that Ace displays the insecure-avoidant attachment style as he is unconcerned about his caregiver. This led him to develop trust issues as he got a bit older.
Another reason that could explain his behaviour in his childhood is that no one tried to address the relationship between him and Gol D. Roger. No one took time to acknowledge Ace's feelings about Roger. Everyone around him had said that he was an amazing man, but no one understood Ace when he said that Roger wasn't as great of a father. This led him to resent Roger even more- as well as the people who praised him.
Sabo's 'death' really affected Ace. Sabo was the first person who accepted Ace and I guess Ace must've grieved over him. (I mean, he does have a tattoo in memory of Sabo) But, Sabo was the reason why Ace decided to become stronger. So that he could fight for whoever he cared about.
2. Love
This is arguably the main theme in Ace's character.
His whole character arc revolves around acceptance and his goal in life was simply to find someone that could love him for who he was- not because he was the son of Roger. As explained above, he had attachment issues as he wasn't really shown any love as a kid. The firet person to accept him was Sabo then eventually, Luffy. It's unclear how Sabo and Ace met but, Sabo was definitely the first person to help Ace open up his heart. This is purely hypothetical but I think Ace saw similarities between himself and Sabo which eventually led them to becoming friends. On the other hand, he took a long time before he accepted Luffy. Luffy was an interesting child because he was so persistent in getting Ace's attention and acceptance. I'm sure Ace must have felt confused as to why someone would try so hard to even be accepted by him. Was it because he was Roger's son? Or did Luffy really want to befriend Ace because of who he was? When they became sworn brothers, it had meant that Ace was going to sacrifice everything for Sabo and Luffy. They followed different paths but Ace never stopped caring for them.
Moving on to the point where he first joined the Whiteheard pirates, this is when he experienced what it was like to have a family. Over time, they taught him about how a family should be like. They showed him unconditional love and sheltered him from those who would try to harm him. In return, he does the same for them. This was when Ace had found his purpose. His purpose was to protect those he cared about and those who cared about him.
3. Marineford
This is where Ace's character really was at its peak. We see that everything that we have understood about Ace makes sense as they are reflected in his actions. Him going after Blackbeard after he killed Thatch, then getting captured. But, this is where we learn that Ace is still struggling with his issues. He doesn't want to be saved because there's a part of him that thinks that no one cares about him. He thinks that nobody would bother risking their lives for him so, he didn't ask for any help as he didn't want to ne disappointed when no one came. At the same time, part of him clung on to that hope that he could be saved. That maybe just one person would come and rescue him.
As an audience, his conflicting emotions really impacted me because his feelings are all too real. What do i mean? This is kind of personal but, if you have ever struggled with mental illness you'll understand Ace's feelings. I've dealt with depression all my life and I could really relate to his feelings. Sometimes I wonder if I'm worth the effort, if there is any point in me living. Does anyone really care about me? Even if you don't have a mental health condition, surely you must have had times where you were in despair. That is when you wonder to yourself if there is any point in clinging onto hope. If there is anyonr that could save you from this situation. I think this side of Ace's character is so well written because it reflects reality.
The most heartbreaking scene is when Ace protects Luffy from Akainu. Some people argue that Ace's death was his own fault as he shouldn't have gotten agitated when Akainu insulted Whitebeard. But, you need to understand Whitebeard's relationship to Ace. To Ace, Whitebeard was the man that gave him everything a father would have. He was there for Ace physically and emotionally. He literally was the one who gave Ace the confidence and strength to fight for who he loves. So, I think that his actions and choices in that scene is perfectly valid. It fits his character.
Finally, Ace's death and his last words.
"Thank you for loving me."
This fucking broke my heart.
Everything about Ace's character is coming in full circle. His past, his choices, everything had been leading to this moment where he would die protecting the one he loved. He had finally achieved his goal in life- which was to find someone who could love him. He must've felt so fucking happy when he saw how so many people were willing to fight to save him. He finally attainted the happiness he had been searching for so, so long.
Then, he died.
This is going to segway a little but I really, really couldn't accept his death because he didn't deserve to die. Don't get me wrong, I do know how important his death is for the story and Luffy's character but I still can't accept that he couldn't live out the rest of his days happily. Also, the fact that he never got to see Sabo again just fucking breaks my heart because Sabo was the first person in his LIFE to accept him. (that is why i ship them lmao)
Anyways.
In summary, I think the reason why everyone loves Ace so much was because they could see themselves in his position. We can understand his conflicting feelings, his fears and worries because they are a reflection of reality. We desire for the same thing as he does: Love and acceptance. Which is why, we root for him. In times of despair, he clings on to hope- much like how we do in real life.
With that said, like how Ace deserves all the love in the world, you do too.
You deserve better.
TLDR; i love this man so, so much
Cuarthol for the ship ask!
Drop a ship in my inbox and I’ll fill everything out below ! It’s a mix from fluff to nsfw .
How did they first meet?
Who felt romantic feelings first? Turin.... I think he should have an awkward teen crush on Beleg who is cool and doesn't make him do boring things like go to his lessons or be at Court
Did either of them try to resist their feelings? Beleg
Who initiated their feelings first? Turin
Who said “I love you” first? Beleg
Who gets jealous easily? Beleg 100% because everyone thinks Turin is hot
Who is more protective? It's equal
Who remembers the little things? Beleg.
Who talks about their feelings more? Beleg and he's annoying about it
Who uses the cheesier pickup lines? Can you imagine Turin saying a cheesy pickup line LOL
What does a first date look like for them? Fighting the servants of Morgoth #justdorcuartholthings
What do they like to do together? Sing. Wood carving. Hunting. Just hanging out.
Which one gets angry the most, leaving the other to calm them down? Turin
Do they like PDA? I think Turin is shy
What are their big spoon / little spoon arrangements? They swap because they both like being little spoon
Does one like the cuddle more than the other? Beleg is clingy
Who hogs the blankets? It's a war every night
Who’s more likely to initiate sex? Turin
Who’s the kinkiest? Beleg by virtue of life experience advantage.
Who is the top and bottom in their sex life? Are they interchangeable? It entirely depends on the mood of the night. Usually whoever initiates decides
Who likes giving and who likes receiving oral? Beleg 10000%
Can they last more than one round? Turin is young and full of hormones and energy and Beleg is an elf so yes
Which one is a morning person? Beleg. Turin is decidedly not
Do either of them like to cook? NEITHER OF THEM ARE ALLOWED TO COOK
If they get married, who proposes first? Turin proposing is just so cute
What kind of wedding do they have? Beleg is going for the cottagecore wedding
Does anyone object to their relationship? Androg LMAO and Mim cause he's a hater
Do they have any kids? No
Do they have any pets? Kitty cat......
Needed this today
video game and film fandoms will come and go for me but the Silmarillion fandom will never die. because that book came out like 50 years ago and we're all still trying to figure out what the hell is going on there.
ace my absolute beloved
the best fanfiction you've ever read was written by a woman in her 40s before she made dinner for her kids. it was written by a teenager after school when they should've been studying for a history test. and a barista came up with the idea while they cleaned the espresso machine and busser fact-checked it on their break and the post-doc edited between writing grant proposals and the nurse apologized for typos in the notes after a long shift and behind every drabble and one-shot and multi-chapter fic there is a person with a wonderful and interesting and chaotic life and it is such a privilege that we get to be a part of it because they decided to do this thing we all share, for fun.
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I headcanon the Teleri have a yearly festival dedicated to the hatching of sea turtles. I will share longer thoughts later but in the meantime, here's a board <3
last con memories (my first time interacting with older cosplayers and it went a lot better than i thought)
3, 20, 23 for Turin/Beleg?
yay, thank you! Love these sad doomed babies.
3. What was their first impression of each other?
I think on Turin's side there would definitely have been some awe and hero worship when he was younger - he was probably very frightened on the trip to Doriath, and then here's this incredibly competent marchwarden who finds him in the wilderness with his guardians and shepherds them to Thingol. For Beleg it was probably more of a businesslike, let's get these people to safety kind of interaction--I kind of see him as more aloof and maybe not the warmest at first, and when Turin becomes a marchwarden there's a period where he has to prove himself and he takes that quite seriously, maybe too seriously, and gets himself into trouble. They both have an "oh no he's hot" moment, or several. Especially Beleg.
20. How do they comfort each other when one of them is upset? Is this method of comfort effective?
I see them as the kind of people who channel their emotions into work--Turin especially does not strike me as a big talker and Beleg, again, is quite aloof and guards his heart closely. So their version of comfort is probably particularly vociferous orc stalking followed by huddling for warmth in a lean-to, with maybe some making out and hand jobs. I think Turin glowers and fumes a lot and Beleg learns the hard way that he requires a more roundabout kind of comfort.
23. What are the defining characteristics of their relationship?
Devotion! I think they are so devoted to one one another, particularly Beleg with Turin, obviously. I think Turin would be more devoted, but...cursed by Morgoth, plus I think there is a sort of impetuousness that probably has to do with his age or at least his age relative to Beleg. There's a very youthful sense of, "I cannot do other than what I'm doing, and if you don't get that then you don't get me." Whereas Beleg has the benefit of age (and/or just a difference in scope, being an elf) and can SEE where Turin is going wrong, but is powerless to abandon him even when he knows it would be foolish to stay. Maybe on a very personal level there is a need to demonstrate that he does love and accept Turin for who he is -- which I think Turin is crying out for all along in Doriath and what he finds in Beleg during their time on the marches.
CW: blood
One last kiss
Turin: Sorry I'm late. I broke down on the way here.
Beleg: That's alright. Is your car okay?
Turin: ... car?
Turin: Name a more iconic duo than my crippling fear of abandonment and my anxiety. I'll wait.
Beleg: You and me!
Turin, tearing up: Cool.