Owner: Me?Sarcastic?
Show Name: A Curse on An Innocent Girl
Barn Name: Medusa
Gender: Mare
Age: Thousands of years old
Halter color: Surprise me?
Pearl/jewel color (halter): Surprise me?
Task 1: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Hero Definitely
Tony Stark aka Iron Man. He just has such an interesting complex. It seems at first like he's easy to figure out. That he's just a selfish jerk who's arrogant, sarcastic, and a ladies man (I thought this too when I first saw him). However, if you really pay attention, you can see that's really only scratching the surface of him as a character. If you dig deeper, he's actually filled with anxieties and feels like he has a duty to protect those who need it. He has the weight of the world on his shoulders, and he truly does care, even if he seems not to sometimes. He's a good friend, and he's a realist. He hates himself for making mistakes, which I think comes from his harder childhood, and he has extremely high standards for himself, which he constantly tries to live up to after his mistakes in the beginning. He has a big fear of being unable to protect those he loves, and failing in general. It is shown throughout the series that Tony does actually care for people, especially his friends. Although Tony causes trouble on occasion, he is more than willing to make up for his mistakes, which is also why he became a superhero. Tony can also be a reliable friend, and occasionally shows affection toward his teammates. Hence, Tony was the only Avenger who encouraged Bruce Banner to embrace his identity of Hulk as a blessing rather than a curse, and trusted him to make good use of Hulk's powers. Tony was very forward-thinking, always seeing a "big picture", willing to take risks, compromise his morals and dabble in shades of gray to achieve results. As seen with the Sokovia Accords, Tony was willing to endure hardships in the present to build a better future.


So, all in all, I find Tony to be a compelling, interesting character. (Went on a rant there...)
Villain Adrian Toomes akas Vulture. Before being thrown out of business, Toomes was apparently a hard-working man who supported his family honestly. However, after being thrown out of business he became desperate, knowing he and his family would suffer, showing that he deeply cared for their well-being. As a result, he became a ruthless and calculating man who was willing to commit crimes to do whatever it takes to support his family. Initially, Toomes was annoyed by Spider-Man and tried multiple times to get the young hero out of his way, his realistic worldview clashing with Spider-Man's boundless idealism. However, after his daughter was saved by Spider-Man, and learning that he was, in fact, Peter Parker one of Liz's classmates, he gradually developed a sense of respect for him and even tried to convince him to join his side. However, he was willing to kill him if he tried to thwart his plans. After his arrest, however, he refused to give away Spider-Man's secret identity that he deduced, possibly due to Spider-Man saving both his daughter and himself. This shows he does have more of a moral code than most villains, along with being a good loser. I find this guy so very interesting a rather pity his unluckiness.
Task 2: Once Upon a Time
Hero Emma Swan. One thing Emma has always been is brave. Nothing really seems to phase her — at least not the things that would scare most people. If you want to fight, she'll give you one, and she won't back away from the scary stuff. And even when she is afraid, she pushes fear aside and goes for it. No matter what tricks people try to play on her, Emma is always one step ahead and will always work to expose the truth.
Secondly, she's able to forgive. Most people would find it hard to believe that Regina — a woman so evil she could kill her own father, send her mother through a magic mirror, and cast a curse on an entire kingdom that would transport them to an alternate world with no memory of their former lives — could change. Not Emma. She gave Regina a second chance, and it was exactly the chance Regina needed.


Also, after finding out that Snow White and Prince Charming sent her through a portal in a tree to this world, Emma understandably felt abandoned and wondered how much her parents actually loved her. However, over time she came to forgive them and understand the reasoning behind their decision. Emma always bravely tries to do what's best for everyone and hurts the least amount of people. She'll stop at nothing to protect the ones she loves, no matter what it takes.
Villain Rumplestiltskin aka Mr. Gold. Love this guy so very much. His addiction to power constantly battling with his want to be good makes him very enthralling to watch. I LOVE his romance with Belle, and I feel with him through his struggles, including his loss of Baelfire and Belle, which sent him spiraling. He's one of my favorite villains of all time. Honestly, sometimes I don't even see him as a villain. He truly seems to want to be good, but his need for the power of the Dark One is so strong that it keeps him away from becoming so. I just love him.
Task 3: Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Hero Sokka. I just love this guy. He's adorable and hilarious and I just love him. Even if he's the only non-bender in the group, he's still so useful as both a planner, and to make everyone laugh. His antics are great and I love his sarcasm. However, he can still be serious and can give amazing advice when asked for it. He's just basically my favorite character from any Cartoon/Anime ever.
Villain Azula. Her character is so very interesting, and honestly, I feel terrible for her. Her mother thought she was a monster, her brother got all her mom's attention and affection, her closest friends betrayed her, and her father only liked her as a pawn. He never truly loved her. She had to be perfect at all times for her father to approve of her. She was always needing to compete with her brother and no one ever really loved her. I just find that sad. Sure, she handled it badly, but I can't imagine how hard it must've been, trying to constantly be perfect.
Task 4: The Narnia Series


Hero Aslan. Who doesn't love Aslan though? As a kid, I was always in awe when reading his parts in the story. He was so majestic and self-sacrificing. Of course, he was made to be an allegory for Christ. He's described as the King of Narnia, the King of Beasts, the Lord of the Wood, and the son of the great Emperor-Beyond-the-Sea. Aslan is the embodiment of all that is good, just, right, perfect and all the things which are easy for characters to stand up for in movies, but tough for people to stand up for in real life. Aslan sacrifices himself in Edmund's place. Like Christ's crucifixion, Aslan's sacrifice involves humiliation and torment, and for a long time he lies dead. Aslan's name itself is powerful, even for people who don't know who he is yet: "
At the name of Aslan each one of the children felt something jump in his inside. Edmund felt a sensation of mysterious horror. Peter felt suddenly brave and adventurous. Susan felt as if some delicious smell or some delightful strain of music had just floated by her. And Lucy got the feeling you have when you wake up in the morning and realize that it is the beginning of the holidays." (The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe) Aslan makes an impression on everyone, but that impression varies depending on what the individual is like, what he or she has done, and how they view the world. He is just such a role-model character and I just always felt happy and safe when think of him.
Villain Jadis the White Witch. She was the opposite of Aslan in every way. She was cold, cruel, unforgiving, manipulative, and angry. She pretended to be a kind person upon first meeting Edmund and after learning he was a Son of Adam. Immediately, she had already come up with a plan to destroy him and his siblings. She was such a quick thinking, calculating person that she had a plan ready within a few seconds of meeting him. She was supposedly very beautiful as well. If you've ever read "The Magician's Nephew", which is the first book in the Narnia Chronicles, you learn a lot more about the backstory of this evil witch. She was the queen of a faraway land and got into a civil war with her sister for power. When she lost, she spoke the Deplorable Word and simply killed every living thing in that world without a second thought. She had no remorse either. She was evil incarnate and fascinatingly scary.


Task 5: I don't play many video games with actual heroes and villains, so I thought the closest thing was Plants vs Zombies.
Hero Plants. I think they're fun and well-animated little guys. They're very helpful and well-balanced as well. Plus, they're just cute as all get out. Their entire purpose is to sacrifice themselves to protect the humans, and they never run away, so that shows their bravery and courage in the face of being eaten. Well done, little friends.
Villain Zombies. They're the opposite of the plants. Not really cute and detrimental to humans. However, they are very loyal to the other zombies. They charge in without a thought (maybe because they can't think) and face the shooting all around them. In their own way, they are brave and courageous too. All they want is something to eat, and I don't think these plants are cutting it. How would you feel if you had to go through a barrage of bullets every time you went to a fast food place?