Assignment 22 Ben Schaeffer

This prompt was thoroughly thought provoking. Choosing any fictional character is like choosing from a bucket of thousands of assorted candies. After a while of thinking, I think Donkey from Shrek is a clear winner. Carefree, impulsive, and loving are the three traits that Donkey radiates. Not only does he get to embark on wonderful adventures, but also he gets to spend time with his best friend, Shrek. Donkey proves that ignorance truly is bliss and that it is better to live in the moment. Although he is somewhat annoying, his actions help remind me to not always take life too seriously. Donkey also finds true love with the female dragon from the tower. He seems to be fulfilled in life, desiring nothing more. With Shrek, he goes on unlikely journeys and gets to see all sorts of new places. Donkey embodies an ideal life for me. It should be noted that if I could be any character, I'd be Poseidon, but I didn't classify mythology as falling within the prompt.