“Chara is a demon. I want that little shit to die.”
Why, exactly? While relying on the nearly canon theory that Chara is the narrator of the game, they don’t seem that bad. You can see more on the narrator theory here.
As a Chara fan myself, I would like to provide the top four of my reasons and pieces of evidence that would, not exactly prove, but support the fact that she is not the demon everyone dubs her as.
4. Chara did not go to Mt. Ebott for very happy reasons.
After completing a Pacifist timeline, you can return to the Ruins and find Asriel at the Golden Flowers that are presumably Chara’s grave. He says some dialogue, then asks you why you climbed Mt. Ebbot. After talking to him more, he says;
“I know why Chara climbed the mountain. It wasn’t for a very happy reason.”
It’s obvious that Asriel is implying suicide or self harm. And, if you’re thinking, “They could have planned this to harm the monsters and humans.” Chara was the first human to fall down to the Underground. It’s possible that the legends of the mountain derived from her disappearance, if the war between Humans and Monsters was forgotten.
3. Chara did NOT force Asriel to follow their plan.
A lot of people have misconceptions about Chara’s plan to break the barrier. However, Asriel agreed to the plan. He only overlooked the part of plan at which Chara had to consume Buttercup Flowers and commit suicide, which caused him to realize how much struggle Chara was going through that made him question the aspects of their plan.
2. YOU, the player, are influencing Chara’s personality and outcome.
Let’s just say the narrator theory is true. What about the Genocide timeline?
“IF Chara’s goal is not originally genocide, then why do you get all these strange messages from them (the red flavor text) once you activate Genocide?
Chara is a child. They are influenced by the people around them. When you begin Undertale, they only have their humor and belief that Monsters are not enemies, also the belief that humans should be destroyed. The path you choose influences their beliefs and humor.
Pacifist-- Humans should be given a chance. Monsters are not the enemies.
Neutral-- Some Humans are okay. You can kill Monsters in self defense. (This varies.)
Genocide-- Humans should not be trusted, and Monsters must be eradicated.
1. Why does Chara take your SOUL at the end of a Genocide Timeline?
Hm. Chara! You must have stolen my SOUL because you’re the Devil! As if. Also, they didn’t steal it. They asked you for it first. How nice of them.
Oh! They took it because they are the incarnation of evil! No.
A lot of people assume they take your SOUL with bad intent. But actually, if you look at it, they don’t get anything out of it unless you complete a True Pacifist Timeline. And there’s only a chance you’ll do that. So. Why DID they take your SOUL?
Before I answer that question, there’s another thing I’d like to say. A lot of people think Toby Fox created Chara to be the incarnation of evil, a villain, bla bla bla. But no. Chara was most likely created to be a consequence to your actions in the Genocide route. Why did they SOUL? To PUNISH you. She shows you that you cannot toy with all the characters without consequences, and that you cannot toy with THEM without consequences.
A lot of players act like children after they complete the Genocide timeline. They think it’s unfair that they don’t get to achieve a happy ending ever again.
Perhaps Chara is correct. Perhaps we all think we’re above consequences.
In good writing and storytelling, there never is a black and white. Every character is a mix of positive intent and negative intent. And I believe Toby Fox is a good storyteller.
Well, thanks to any of you who read this far! If I didn’t change your mind, that’s alright, I’m just hoping that you think about people before you post another hate comment again. And if I did change your mind, hooray! Check out Judgement Boy’s video, Who is The True Villain of Undertale? for more information and other views on the story.
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