User blog:AustinDR/PG Proposal: Ray the Firefly

Kind of had one I'm not sure of. He started off as a villain, but was never actually conveying actual villainous behavior prior to turning over a new leaf. I'll probably just pass on that one.

What is the work?
The Princess and the Frog was the 49th animated film in the Disney Animated Canon inspired by The Frog Princess by E. D. Baker. The story is pretty by the book. A waitress named Tiana works in 1920s New Orleans, her desire being she wanted to own her own restaurant. A prince comes to town and gets transformed into a frog by the conman Dr. Facilier/The Shadow Man. When the prince requests Tiana to kiss him to turn him back, she too is transformed into a frog. Adventure ensues.

Who is the character? What has he done?
Ray the Firefly is the lovesick comedic sidekick of Tiana and Naveen who accompanies them on their journey to find Mama Odie so they could be turned back. He helps them with the navigation and makes it abundantly obvious that he shipped Naveen and Tiana, spending most of his time trying to make them realize that they loved each other. As for himself, he was smitten by his Evangeline, a star in the sky. Despite him being told that she was just a star, Ray nevertheless viewed Evangeline as the most beautiful firefly there is.

Upon learning that the Shadow Man had a talisman, Ray manages to steal it from him and hands it to Tiana, telling her to run before the Shadow Man could get his hands on it. Ray successfully manages to stave the Friends to buy Tiana some time...but then he gets stomped on by the Shadow Man. Mortally wounded, Ray is put at ease after learning that Tiana and Naveen were staying together...as frogs. Ray dies, but because of his sacrifice, he is reincarnated as a star, now being forever at his beloved Evangeline's side.

Corrupting factors? Goodness Zone?
Aside from him comedically fighting Naveen because he thought that he was making the moves on Evangeline, none. He is a helpful, good-hearted insect who was pure in heart. I mean, that was the main reason as to why he got his wish of being with his beloved Evangeline. Because of his selflessness.

Admirable standard
He was supportive of Naveen and Tiana, and ultimately he sacrifices his life to assist the gang in their final victory. If that's not honorable, I don't know what is.