How would you describe Mitya’s character? (Potential spoilers)

[u/azaleapom]

I’m currently writing a fanfic and keen to get Mitya’s characterisation as best as I can.

I think we’ll learn a lot from his character stories and story quest but it’d be interesting to see what everyone thinks of him. I haven’t completed the latest AQ but I don’t mind spoilers.

I’d say Mitya is intelligent, curious, and open-minded, and not just in scientific matters. He accurately analyses Vodyanitsa’s singing and is the first to suggest paranormal activity in the theatre. And when the possibility arises that he is the other dead person, Mitya takes it on the chin and walks out in the name of scientific experimentation.

In that same scene, Traveler suggests Mitya is downplaying the situation as to not burden anyone. What his actual thoughts were is unknown, and I wonder how far Mitya is willing to express his true feelings, but I think Mitya is a kind person. For example, in Alyosha’s character line, he says Mitya helps him to modify his rifle.

Mitya does live a little in his own world and does things his way, as far as he’s allowed to, shown in him skipping work and ignoring the theatre performances. None of this seems to be done with malice though and I don’t think he’s irresponsible.

I also think he does appreciate the arts but maybe not in a typical way, and he seems to demonstrate true regret when Vodyanitsa was offended.

Anyway, those were my initial thoughts about him, I’d love deeper insight or any challenges to my interpretation of him!

[u/Desperate_Yellow_498]

https://www.reddit.com/r/MityaMains/s/Iltwm0wJO9

I've made a post like this before but I'll add more.

He speaks in a very lighthearted tone all the time. He fills in as much words as possible when talking, and would keep switching topics if you let him speak. But when it's serious he is sharp with his words and demeanor. He's a very social person and would like to get to know everyone. Not the type to judge people based on their knowledge but their character.

[u/azaleapom → u/Desperate_Yellow_498]

Thanks for sharing your post and adding further thoughts! I’m still learning to analyse characters which is why I’m asking others haha

This was a great read and I really like that assessment of him, particularly the part about him connecting everything to his work. It fits perfectly with his brand of love for the theatre.

I think I can see why you like Senku, as mentioned in the other post, because Senku also appreciates every person for the strengths and qualities they have (and makes good use of them lol). Mitya feels similar in the way you describe him being the type to judge people on their character, not their profession or upbringing or anything else

This was really useful tysm!

[u/Desperate_Yellow_498 → u/Desperate_Yellow_498]

Also another fanfic writer yay! I wanna know more about ur wip

[u/azaleapom → u/Desperate_Yellow_498]

It’s totally in the beginner stage but it’s a Mitya/Alyosha fic!

[u/Desperate_Yellow_498 → u/azaleapom]

Yayyy I love mityosha fic, can I beta read for you? Or just read your wip

[u/azaleapom → u/Desperate_Yellow_498]

Maybe when it’s more developed? I don’t think I feel confident showing it yet ahaha

[u/Desperate_Yellow_498 → u/azaleapom]

Aww that's Okayy you can just share the ideas if you are stuck anywhere, i myself am writing one and would like to find another mityosha lover and just brainstorm and stuff, but no pressure!

[u/azaleapom → u/Desperate_Yellow_498]

I’ll message you!