User blog comment:Pierzina/Character Appreciation – Week 52: Zoey/@comment-32445804-20180101031037

I have always been a huge fan of Zoey and contrary to popular belief, I found her standing out from the rest of the Total Drama Cast.

While in the Total Drama series, there have always been characters such as Heather, Alejandro, Anne Maria, Jo, Lightning etc., all of whom are characters who are completely focoused on alliances and winning, Zoey is different. She has this sense of innocence always lingering around her and is a lot more focoused on making friends, relationships, and how other people view her. This is something a lot of people, especially teens, can relate to.

I know that a lot of people call her a Mary Sue, but like Juliet, I agree that there are many things that make her stand out. Most people can agree that Zoey isn't the smartest contestant, but on the other hand, she's not as dumb as Lindsay. Zoey's main fault is that she's too trusting, which may partly be because she doesn't want to make any enemies. Without many friends, Zoey is emotionally insecure and is always trying to latch onto something. This is why she's unwilling to believe Mike has a evil side to him. While many people find this annoying, I find it more realistic that Zoey is unwilling to believe that her one and only true love may have such a large flaw.

My favorite part of Zoey is her transformation into Commando Zoey. Her breakdown is in my opinion the most memorable in the entire series and just to go to show that there's more to Zoey than just being innocent and trusting. Commando Zoey isn't just comedy relief, but shows how a sweet and innocent girl can change when pushed to the limit. Considering how emotional she is, I found Comnando Zoey perfect for her story arc. The only thing I regret about Zoey is that she didn't have something like this in AS.