Talk:Gabe/@comment-35588323-20190823013114/@comment-31643221-20190824030314

I agree with you on the "poor guy" but also, I think it's hard to write a character like Gabe on the show. For one, as Craig said, in regards to Elena, Gabe can't be the "hero". I'm sure they'd get a poop ton of crap about the "big strong guy saving the girl" and that's what they don't want. Then also, like you said, Gabe can't do magic. And also, his weapon is a sword but this is a children's show so what can they really show him do with a sword in a fight? He can't cut people open! haha! So basically his big moments come from sheilding his friends, getting them out of the way of danger and his coolest moment was throw stabbing Ash's tamborita with with his sword! So basically Gabe is the stereotypical looking hero, there to guard Elena but can't actualy save her because she needs to save herself. So pretty much he just ends up "failing" ... and I'm sure the writers are trying to figure out a way to give the guy a win but on the premise of the show, Gabe can never be the hero. What Gabe CAN be and HAS been is more of a support system. He believes in Elena, admires her and is always the first to cheer her on (or any of them really). If you notice, he is never bitter about being no match for the villains magic. He knows Elena and Mateo are stronger than he is and even says to Mateo how much they need his magic. He's often a voice of reason and compromise. He keeps Elena safe by making sure she slows down, takes her time, comes up with a plan. All of the things that Elena struggles with and often get her into trouble. (From a shippy point of view I love that he balances her out without holding her back. He truly admires her strength)

In Naomi knows Best he comes off as not listening to Naomi but also, Gabe is the captain of the guard, it's his job to make the decisions. From his view point, he had to act before it was too late. Turns out he was wrong but hey, nobody's perfect. When Naomi stepped up later on and said "Hey Ihave a plan!" he didn't argue for even a second. He smiled and went with it. So overall, I feel more for the writers trying to give him a win without making him a stereotype. Not an easy task.

p.s. Sorry I'm so long winded haha!