User blog:94SideKick/Pure Good Proposal: Tara MacClay

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a series that was distributed by 20th Century Fox and aired on the WB from 1997-2001 before getting picked up by UPN for the final two seasons. In the series, Buffy Summers and her friends, the Scooby Gang, investigate strange happenings taking place around Sunnydale, California. In the process, Buffy slays vampires and saves the world.

Who is the Candidate/What Has She Done?
Tara McClay was first introduced on Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the Season 4 episode, Hush. When she first debuts in season 4, she appears as a shy, but overall sweet character. As the series progress, however, her confidence grows and she begins to speak for herself.

After Willow breaks up with Oz in Season 4, both Tara and Willow begin to date. When they break up briefly in season 6 because of Willow's increasing addiction to magic, Tara still sticks around to and provides motherly advice for Buffy's younger sister, Dawn.

Corrupting Factors
None that I'm aware of. Tara is often regarded as one of the least corrupt characters in the entire series. Out of every character in the Scooby-Gang, Tara was the moral compass.

Admirable Standard
Tara is the type of person who puts other people's needs before her own. This was put on display throughout Season 6. During that season, Willow became addicted to magic. Unfortunately, Willow became too addicted to magic to the point where she began abusing it. Tara was the only thing that kept Willow's abuse from getting worse to the point and ensuring that Willow used her magic responsibly. Even after they broke up, she still cared about Willow and fear what would happen if Willow continued listening to Amy.

When both Buffy's younger sister, Dawn, was going through a period of depression Tara was there to provide motherly support. Keep in mind that this is something that happened after she broke up with Willow because of her addiction to magic. Tara could've walked away. But because Tara is one of the most selfless characters on the entire seasons, she helps Dawn cope with her depression. After the death of Joyce in Season 5, Tara became the team mom of the Scooby-Gang, providing them with emotional support.

Final Verdict
I think Tara counts. She's sweet, caring, selfless, and her kindness doesn't seem fake.