Eleven is a fan favorite character in the popular Netflix series Weird things. Since her debut and her quest for willpower with “The Party”, her interest has intrigued fans. Each season peeled some layers back into her character and backstory, allowing her to grow and for fans to get to know her better.
Eleven exhibits many wonderful qualities, such as courage, protection, loyalty, and caring for the people around her. However, her traumatic upbringing has left some permanent scars. She struggles to open up to people and easily feels guilty. No one really raised her until she was a teenager – unless Dr. Brenner was important, but he seems to be interested in it only as a science experiment. Her strengths and weaknesses make her a compelling character.
Updated August 2, 2022 by Amanda Bruce: Stranger Things Season 4 delves deeper into Eleven’s backstory than any other movie to date. It allows fans to understand how strong Eleven really is, but also allows fans to understand more of her weaknesses. The season also marked the first time Eleven was allowed to live in the world as Jane Hopper, giving fans another look at how she interacts with the world, demonstrating both the good and bad qualities of her character more clearly.
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Eleven never give up
If there’s one thing Eleven is, it’s a designer. No matter what life (or Dr. Brenner) you throw at her, it continues. Even after being chased by Vecna, Eleven works to get to her friends any way she can. He might just be in a mental space instead of being physically there for them, but she finds the way.
This kind of design is what suggests faith and loyalty among the party, despite knowing only Eleven for a short time. It’s not just her superpowers.
Eleven is protection
Eleven has a serious gift with her telekinetic abilities. Since no one has ever guided or directed her beyond what she’s learned in the lab, it’s really up to her how to use her powers once she’s out into the world. Hopper and Joyce are trying to help her
She decides to use it for good, and it is usually thanks to her that Eleven friends like Will and Max get out of dangerous situations alive. She loves her friends and cares about them deeply. She does not have a biological family, so the people around her become her found family.
Eleven has a strong sense of loyalty
Eleven’s loyalty is interesting, given how much people have used and betrayed her throughout her life. She is quick to trust Mike and the boys, and even after she is ostracized, she remains loyal to them. (This quick trust doesn’t happen often, but once you’ve trusted someone, they’ll be fully involved in it.)
Likewise, although she is jealous of Max at first, she immediately forgives Mike when she realizes that he still loves her. She also remains loyal to Hopper even when a bewildering new life hangs before her eyes. Eleven can’t stand the thought of letting go of those she cares about and doesn’t understand her every time someone she cares about betrays her.
Eleven has an independent nature
Sometimes, Eleven’s independence can be impressive. In fact, there are times on the show when you won’t be able to survive without being self-sufficient.
After the first season, she lives alone in the woods. She leads her own investigation into her family’s background and the origins of her power, and in season three, she proves that she doesn’t need Mike to enjoy life.
brave eleven
Eleven is often afraid: of Dr. Brenner, of Lucas’ wrath, of being discovered by the authorities, and of herself. However, she doesn’t let that fear stop her from doing what she knows is the right thing.
Eleven digs deep to use her powers to the fullest, even when it causes her pain. She puts herself in danger knowing it will be worth it if you save her friends and stop the creatures of The Upside Down.
Eleven adapts quickly
Given her closed upbringing, Eleven is quick to adapt to her new surroundings. It’s still different of course, but it captures a few things, like girls’ social standards of beauty, fashion ideals, and the way everyone worships TV.
She quickly accepts boys as her friends – or at least allies. Later, she adjusts to her new life with Hopper, immersing herself in something like a father-daughter relationship, and is quick to adjust to her new role as a warrior and as a member of the Byers family.
Eleven worst traits
Eleven fast to follow her pulse
When Eleven gets an idea in her head, she works on it. This is largely because she spent most of her formative years in a dungeon, unable to make her own decisions or follow her own path.
Her impulse control is only controlled by people like Mike, Max, and Huber, who try to teach her more about the world around her. When she’s not in California in Season 4, Eleven tries her best to learn from the Byers family, but even then, her motives push her to abandon her in order to save the world on her own rather than relying on her friends.
Eleven easily jealous
Eleven can be quick to jump to conclusions, and that may be because she didn’t grow up in a social environment surrounded by peers her age.
When she first saw Mike with Max, she completely misunderstood the situation. Although Mike has been calling her on the walkie every day for about a year, Eleven is jealous. This isn’t the only case she’s been jealous, but it’s probably the worst as she attacks Max with her powers.
Independence Eleven could be her downfall
Eleven is used to being defensive, which can be a positive trait, but she is so independent that she doesn’t let anyone in at all. You refuse to speak until you decide that someone can be trusted, and that they are not “bad.”
It might put her independence at risk, especially since she’s only a child. She shouldn’t be completely independent, and that’s one of the saddest things about her character. Even as Eleven grows up and changes, and is dependent on others, she is still more likely to go off on her own than the rest of her friends.
Eleven is self-immolation
Eleven’s self-value is not very high because of the way she was treated in the lab. Therefore, Eleven does not struggle with the idea that she may need to sacrifice herself for the greater good. When Mike calls her a superhero, Eleven initially learns to believe it.
She also knows she has the power to save her friends – and the world – but doesn’t realize that she is no longer alone; She doesn’t have to do everything on her own. Besides, her newfound family would be heartbroken if they lost her.
Eleven is not easily trusted
Although this trait is understandable – and not Eleven’s fault at all – it is a weakness. Distrusting people leaves her fending for herself and constantly on the run.
Even when she gets to know people, she doesn’t trust them. She doesn’t think Hopper is protecting her for her own safety in Season 2, and she doesn’t trust Mike with another girl at first sight. It’s rare that you trust Eleven right away. While she trusts both Mike and Joyce when they first meet, she still keeps her guard up.
Eleven deceivers
Eleven may be tricky because she’s used to being alone and not trusting anyone, but lying is rarely a good thing. She lies about who she is, where she came from and what she can do, and in each case, telling the truth would have helped her. Her lies are often omissions, not blatant lies, but similar lies.
Deception also makes it a habit to steal. Although this character trait is understandable, it can be avoided. If Eleven could have been more honest at times, she probably wouldn’t be in much danger. Of course, in her case, she does not know who to trust and who to avoid.
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