Donatello Versus: Difference between revisions - JoJo's Bizarre Encyclopedia

Having been abandoned, abused, and unjustly imprisoned, Donatello Versus developed a grudge against society at large, desiring to become happy at any cost.<ref name="SOC120tail">{{Ch|SO Chapter 120}}, tailpiece</ref> [[Enrico Pucci]] finds Donatello aimlessly drifting through life, getting by on petty crime, and without having ever been employed. Even though he inherited [[Dio Brando|DIO]]'s ruthlessness, selfishness, and quick thinking, Donatello lacks his father's megalomania or cunning. As such, although he seems more outwardly well-adjusted, Versus is, in fact, incredibly rash and impulsive.

Donatello isn't opposed to cooperation or even following orders, as at first he puts his trust in, and tries to maintain a respectful relationship with Enrico Pucci. However, being pushed around by authority figures for most of his life left Donatello with little tolerance for disrespect and a lot of pride.<ref name="SOC122">{{Ch|SO Chapter 122}}</ref> When Pucci begins doubting Donatello's abilities, the feeling of being used drives Donatello first to verbally snap at the priest,<ref name="SOC121">{{Ch|SO Chapter 121}}, p.7, p.15</ref> and then to betray him, considering it his right to inherit DIO's plans in Pucci's place.<ref name="SOC122P8">{{Ch|SO Chapter 122}}, p.8</ref>

Donatello is as ruthless as he is desperate, equally ready to put innocent lives<ref name="SOC123">{{Ch|SO Chapter 123}}</ref> and his own safety on the line for his objectives. Combined with a single-minded drive and a tendency to loudly express his emotions, this leaves Donatello open to getting blindsided. When caught off guard Versus will crumble under the pressure, as he fails to kill [[Jolyne Cujoh|Jolyne]] and [[Ermes Costello|Ermes]] after Pucci's repeated comments acknowledging their strength, and eventually gets cornered and forced into submission by them.<ref name="SOC124">{{Ch|SO Chapter 124}}, p.6</ref> Donatello is also quite hot-blooded, as he easily blows up on people, gets frustrated quickly, and showcases exaggerated facial expressions, from smug giddiness to triumphant screams of joy.

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Line 78: ==Personality== [[File:Donatello personality.png\|thumb\|Donatello covets Jotaro's DISC for himself]] Having been abandoned, abused, and unjustly imprisoned, Donatello Versus developed a grudge against society at large, desiring to become happy at any cost.<ref name="SOC120tail">{{Ch\|SO Chapter 120}}, tailpiece</ref> [[Enrico Pucci]] finds Donatello aimlessly drifting through life, getting by on petty crime, and without having ever been employed. Even though he inherited [[Dio Brando\|DIO]]'s ruthlessness, selfishness, and quick thinking, Donatello lacks his father's megalomania or cunning. As such, although he seems more outwardly well-adjusted, Versus is, in fact, incredibly rash and impulsive. Donatello isn't opposed to cooperation or even following orders, as at first he puts his trust in, and tries to maintain a respectful relationship with Enrico Pucci. However, being pushed around by authority figures for most of his life left Donatello with little tolerance for disrespect and a lot of pride.<ref name="SOC122">{{Ch\|SO Chapter 122}}</ref> When Pucci begins doubting Donatello's abilities, the feeling of being used drives Donatello first to verbally snap at the priest,<ref name="SOC121">{{Ch\|SO Chapter 121}}, p.7, p.15</ref> and then to betray him, considering it his right to inherit DIO's plans in Pucci's place.<ref name="SOC122P8">{{Ch\|SO Chapter 122}}, p.8</ref> Donatello is as ruthless as he is desperate, equally ready to put innocent lives<ref name="SOC123">{{Ch\|SO Chapter 123}}</ref> and his own safety on the line for his objectives. Combined with a single-minded drive and a tendency to loudly express his emotions, this leaves Donatello open to getting blindsided. When caught off guard Versus will crumble under the pressure, as he fails to kill [[Jolyne Cujoh\|Jolyne]] and [[Ermes Costello\|Ermes]] after Pucci's repeated comments acknowledging their strength, and eventually gets cornered and forced into submission by them.<ref name="SOC124">{{Ch\|SO Chapter 124}}, p.6</ref> Donatello is also quite hot-blooded, as he easily blows up on people, gets frustrated quickly, and showcases exaggerated facial expressions, from smug giddiness to triumphant screams of joy. ==Abilities==