Upp 2.4 really reinforced a lot of ideas I’ve had about Williams character for a while and it makes me sooo happy…
Lui getting angry at William because he’s acting so stupid and playful amongst all the terrifying things. William constantly edging away from direct danger yet still complaining when it has to be his turn. William making jokes and puns at such a horrible time because he copes with it all in a way that just Isn’t Helpful to everyone else.
He’s not malicious about it, he’s just inherently playful (wisp moment) and more of an aid than a tank (wisp moment).
William looking to Lui’s eyes and seeing how overconfident he feels with the grimoire… I really love how often in upp (and in pd actually) he picks up on people lying or acting oddly (even when it’s not malicious!!! Lui upp2.4 and Tide in pd1 finale!!!)… William Could have said something to him, could have done more. William could have comforted Norah and Lui and he sort of tries by attempting to lighten the mood but they just don’t land.
It really feels like William isn’t built for the story he’s in. He’s a comedic dork who never seems to fully grasp the danger he’s putting himself in despite being so afraid of it. He never takes anything seriously enough. And it annoys the other characters!!!! Lui gives him a look, Norah is clearly on her last bits of sanity and Isaac clearly disliked William’s little “why is it always me?” In the forest!!!!! William being the problem in every dynamic he’s ever been in and ever will be because he’s just Like That (wisp moment) !!!!!!!

















