History Quotes / StevenUniverse

->'''Pink Steven:''' She's '''''[[MakeMeWannaShout GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO]][[HellIsthatNoise OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE!!!]]'''''

Steven has been one of the more... practical applications of the typical "ChosenOne" {{trope}}, but he is not chosen by [[TheProphecy a random spin on a cosmic wheel or some prophecy BS]], it's a more... literal kind of fate, that due to circumstances beyond his control, namely his birth, he inherited both the power and the burdens of his mother. [[UniqueProtagonistAsset While he has been "special" and "one-of-a-kind"]], he's not being trained for any specific grand purpose, and all of his training and attempting to reach certain power milestones is just a supernatural parallel to [[ComingOfAgeStory the trials of growing up]]. When Homeworld came to earth, he technically didn't have to do anything, but he eventually realized that [[ThisIsSomethingHesGotToDoHimself he was literally the only one in a position where he could have made a substantial difference, whereas anyone else could not.]] Yes, this kind of story employs the typical allures of the WishFulfillment trope, [[ProtagonistPowerUpPrivileges being overpowered,]] [[CompetenceZone knowing better than all the adults,]] [[OneHundredPercentAdorationRating and being adored by everyone]] (which can be annoying, as I will say so), but it's not insignificant to have this kind of escapist story, but in [[SpeculativeFictionLGBT a series written with queer children in mind]], starring [[InTouchWithHisFeminineSide a male character that subverts many typical depictions of masculinity]]; the perseverance against a world that is constantly attacking you, and staying true to who you are and your beliefs despite everyone telling you you're wrong. The emotional climax of his arc isn't even when he topples the evil empire, [[BeYourself it's when he's finally able to cast off the identity and expectations of what everyone wants him to be, and finally able to accept and reclaim his own life for himself.]]\\

->''"''The Tale of Steven'' is inspired by the experience of coming out to my family and friends as bisexual and nonbinary. As I spoke to various trusted figures in my life, I had an almost physical sensation of the world shifting under my feet: when someone was unsupportive I'd think, 'Maybe they're right, maybe this is unimportant, untrue, or inconvenient.' But when someone understood, I'd spin again, realizing how much it meant to me that they cared, and how badly I wanted to be seen. Ultimately, I realized that in my own mind, I was putting my story in the hands of people I trusted, but as long as they weren’t me, they could never be a truly reliable narrator."''
-->-- '''Rebecca Sugar''' [[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/how-tale-steven-retells-cartoon-networks-steven-universe-1244318/ describing]] how the book ''The Tale of Steven'' makes use of multiple perspectives from different characters.

->When we first meet the boy who would become Steven Quartz Cutie-Pie DeMayo Diamond Universe, he has the kind of life that any stereotypical preteen boy would want: he doesn't have to go to school, has superpowers, and is gradually being trained to fight monsters. His eagerness to do so isn't because he's an aggressive boy, it's because he wants to protect people and spend more time and be equal with his family. He does think its cool, but it's also because he kinda doesn't have anything else to do. When he's unable to spend time with his Gem family or his own father, he's constantly looking for alternative companionship, and between him easing the {{conflict}}s between his bickering Gem parents and attempting to befriend everybody in Beach City, including the antagonistic Lars, Steven becomes adjusted to [[TheHeart the role of peacekeeper]] because everyone is more fun and willing to play with him if they're not yelling at each other.\\

Spoilers ahead, duh xD

-->-- '''Rebecca Sugar''' [[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/how-tale-steven-retells-cartoon-networks-steven-universe-1244318/ describing]] how the book ''The Tale of Steven'' makes use of multiple perspectives