John Diggle

John Diggle

John Diggle was the first person on the show Arrow, to know about Oliver Queen's  secret. He started out as Oliver's bodygraud, hired by Moira Queen, Oliver's mother. But as he soon realized, Oliver wasn't easy to keep track off. Oliver would lie, and sneak off, leaving Diggle  frustrated. However, after Diggle was shot by Deathstroke, the same man that killed his brother, Oliver brought him to the Arrow Cave, and told him the truth. After a little persuading, he joined Oliver in his quest to save Starling City.

Background Information/ Early life

Diggle was born on July 2, 1978. He joined the army after high school, were he serves a tour in Afghanistan. While serving for the second time in the military, John met Lyla, another solider he was on tour with, and fell in love with her. They were married for a little while, but things didn't work out and they ended the marriage. After the marriage ended, he went back to the Afghanistan and served for a third time. After he got back to states, he suffered from survivors guilt. Struggling to get a hold of his life, he got a job as a security guard.

His Life with Oliver Queen

When Oliver first offered Diggle the chance to join him, he refused. He called Oliver a murder, and told him that he had lost his mind. However, Diggle knew that the Starling City was being harmed by people who only wanted to get to the top, and he eventually gave in to Oliver. With Diggle now on Oliver's team, it gave Oliver more of a sense of direction. Diggle suggests that Oliver save people, rather than hunt down and kill everyone on his father's lists. Diggle is also calm in crisis, which makes him a valuable asset to Oliver.

Diggle mainly works behind-the-scenes, however he does sometimes come out and fight along side Oliver.

"Damn it Oliver, you would be dead ten times over if it wasn't for me!"

That was Diggle's response when Oliver told him to stay back for his own safety. Diggle's and Oliver's relationship as grow immensely since the first time they met. Now, the willing put their lives in danger for each other, and the city.

Personal Life

Diggle never had much luck with the ladies. A few years after his brother, Andy, died, he started to date his wife, however they both could not get over the fact that it felt like they were betraying  Andy. However, he met back up with Lyla. After they rekindled their love for each other, Lyla found out she was having a baby. She gave birth to a little girl, and they names her Sara, and Sara Lance, who had been recently killed. John Diggle, and Lyla are planing of getting married.

Oliver Queen

Oliver Queen

Oliver Queen was born into a wealthy family. Growing up he was a spoiled kid that never had to deal with any consequences. In his late teens and early twenties, he has several run ins with the paparazzi, he stole a taxi car, drove while intoxicated, and even peed on a police officer.  It doesn't take a genius to realize just how immature Oliver was. He partied and had no care in the world. He dropped out of four colleges--one an Ivy League. He was a mess, and  it was easy to hate the character.  However, Oliver soon begins to earn sympathy points. While on the his families yacht (cheating on his girlfriend with her sister), a storm rolls in, and the yacht sinks to the bottom of the ocean. Oliver is now stranded alone on an island, but only after watching his father commit suicide. 

At this point Oliver had earn a few sympathy points, however they are nothing compared to what he is going to get. 

So why do people love Oliver Queen as much as they do? Well, Oliver Queen is a complex character and although he does earn a ton of sympathy points (especially during his time on the island), I believe that people like him because his is honestly a good guy!

I know, how could the person mentioned above be a good guy? Let me tell you! The man went through hell, there is just no other way to describe it, and it changed him.And then he took it upon himself to change his city, Starling City, by getting rid of the crime, and those who are hurting the city for their financial gain. 

While on the island, he was tortured, starved, watched a love interest murdered, had one of his closes friends (Slade) turn on him, and he watched Sara get sucked under water, and "die"  twice. I don't care who you are, you don't walk away from that unchanged! All of these things have certainly earned him some sympathy points, however it is what he does as the vigilante Green Arrow that really makes people see him as the good guy. It is obvious that he really cares about the city and helping people, however he goes about it in a not so nice way-for example: often shooting people with arrows.
                  
Many people disliked Oliver or the Green Arrow because of his habit of killing the criminals. He saw nothing wrong with it, stating that he had to to what he had to do. But that all changes in the season one final. Oliver learns of a machine put in place by Malcolm Merlin, that will cause a giant earthquake that will destroy the Glades, the lower income area of Starling City. He tries to save the city, but time was not on his side, and only after he shut off the earthquake machine, did he learn about a second one. The earthquake killed his best friend Tommy, who was upset at him for becoming the Green Arrow, and killing people.

This scene is important because it's the first time that we see Oliver actually show any emotion, and we know that he is not as cold as he is coming off as. It is also important because it turns over a new leaf for the Green Arrow. Oliver vows to never kill another person again, in order to honor Tommy's memory. 

Green Arrow

 Oliver's personality may make him seem abrasive and at times, cold. However, Oliver actually cares about a lot of people, he just doesn't want them to get hurt because of him and the life style he now leads. He also knows how to lock he emotions away, making it easier for him to become Green Arrow. Like I said, these things make him seem mean, however it is what makes him a great hero. I believe that Oliver is just a little bit damaged (emotionally) from his time on the island, and that he tries so hard to do what is right because he is trying to make up for the sins committed on the island. That is one of the reasons why I love him so much, he tries so hard to make things right. And it absolute breaks my heart when things don't go right for him. Oliver also as subtle humor, he is the type of person who doesn't mean to be funny, but he makes small comments that make people laugh.

Thea Queen

Thea Queen is Oliver's pride and joy. He absolutely loves her.  This is another reason why I love Oliver; he loves his little sister. He realizes the importance of family, but he also knows that if she ever found out his secret, she would be kept safe. Oliver loves his sister so much that admitted to the a murder that she committed (while drugged by Malcolm Merlin), and then fought Ra Al Ghul, the world's best assassin in order to protect her. Oliver lost his fight with Ra Al Ghul, and was stabbed and then kicked off the side of a cliff. Oliver died for his sister. He died.

       
As much as this scene breaks my heart all on it's own, the fact that he did it so his sister could live absolutely kills me. And even though he is healed, he didn't know that he would be, he thought it was win or die. He he chose to fight for his sister.

I love Oliver Queen, he is my favorite character on the show, and he deserves so much credit for all that he has done.  I hope you all agree that Oliver Queen, though he has made mistakes, is a great guy!

Arrow --This Show Really Hits the Mark!

“My name is Oliver Queen. For five years I was stranded on an island with only one goal - survive. Now I will fulfill my father's dying wish - to use the list of names he left me and bring down those who are poisoning my city. To do this, I must become someone else. I must become something else.”

-  Oliver Queen, Arrow Opening.

A few months ago, I was scrolling through Netflix just looking for something to watch when I stumbled upon Arrow. I have always had an interest in superheroes, and I decided that I would give the show a try. After binge-watching several episodes, I realized I was I was in love with it, and Arrow quickly replaced Supernatural as my favorite TV show. 

 Within three months, I had watched season one and season two of Arrow. Now those of you that love Netflix know that there is one huge draw back to it...you can't watch current episodes. As I sit and wait for season three to pop up on Netflix, I will the second next thing to watching it, I will write about it.

 

Arrow season one cover 

http://arrow.wikia.com/wiki/Season_1_%28Arrow%29?file=Arrow_dark_promo_-_textless.png

Arrow begins with Oliver Queen on his family’s yatch in the middle of the ocean. A large storm is rolling in, however Oliver is preoccupied with his girlfriend’s sister, Sara. This scene is not only important for the plot of the show, it aslo gives the adience an idea on just  how imature Oliver was a one point in his life. Then the boat is caught in rough waves and begins to sink. Sara is swept under the water, and Oliver is pulled to safety by his father.

                After floating it the middle of the ocean for a few days, and realizing the direr circumstances that they are in, Oliver’s father, Robert, commits suicide. However, not before he hands Oliver a little black book, telling him to “right my wrongs”.  The life boat that Oliver is on eventually drifts to land, but there is no signs of civilization, leading Oliver to believe that he is on deserted island.  Little did he know that the next five years would transform him in the warrior that he would need in order to become Green Arrow.

                Oliver is rescued from the island five years after he is washed up on its shore. When he returns home, Starling City, he vows to keep the promise that he made to his father-he will stop the crime that ravages through the city. With a green hood and his bow and arrow, he tracks down those that are harming the city the most, and he stops them.

                                  

             

      http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/02/arrow-the-undertaking-review

Oliver builds an “arrow cave” under a night club that he opened, that way people wouldn’t get suspicious when he runs in and out of an abandoned building all the time.

                        

                     

http://arrow.wikia.com/wiki/Arrowcave

For the first few episodes Oliver is doing great on his own, however he soon realizes that he needs help and turns to his body guard, John Diggle and an IT girl that works for Queen Consolidated, Felicity Smoak. Oliver, the damaged man with a mission, Diggle, the tough guy, and Felicity, the comic relief work together to make an unstoppable team.

                                                                            

John Diggle

http://www.brasilseries.com.br/querem-tirar-diggle-da-serie-arrow/                    

  

 

Felicity Smoak

 http://fr.arrow.wikia.com/wiki/Felicity_Smoak

Oliver Queen 

http://greenarrow.wikia.com/wiki/File:Oliver_Queen_Stephen_Amell-6.jpg  

               

     In the T.V show Arrow, many characters are introduced. Each of these characters give the show meaning, and forces the audience to fall in love with the show. Now that you know a little bit about the show Arrow,

“My name is Oliver Queen. For five years I was stranded on an island with only one goal - survive. Now I will fulfill my father's dying wish - to use the list of names he left me and bring down those who are poisoning my city. To do this, I must become someone else. I must become something else.”

-  Oliver Queen, Arrow Opening.

A few months ago, I was scrolling through Netflix just looking for something to watch when I stumbled upon Arrow. I have always had an interest in superheroes, and I decided that I would give the show a try. After binge-watching several episodes, I realized I was I was in love with it, and Arrow quickly replaced Supernatural as my favorite TV show. 

 Within three months, I had watched season one and season two of Arrow. Now those of you that love Netflix know that there is one huge draw back to it...you can't watch current episodes. As I sit and wait for season three to pop up on Netflix, I will the second next thing to watching it, I will write about it.

 

Arrow season one cover 

http://arrow.wikia.com/wiki/Season_1_%28Arrow%29?file=Arrow_dark_promo_-_textless.png

Arrow begins with Oliver Queen on his family’s yatch in the middle of the ocean. A large storm is rolling in, however Oliver is preoccupied with his girlfriend’s sister, Sara. This scene is not only important for the plot of the show, it aslo gives the adience an idea on just  how imature Oliver was a one point in his life. Then the boat is caught in rough waves and begins to sink. Sara is swept under the water, and Oliver is pulled to safety by his father.

                After floating it the middle of the ocean for a few days, and realizing the direr circumstances that they are in, Oliver’s father, Robert, commits suicide. However, not before he hands Oliver a little black book, telling him to “right my wrongs”.  The life boat that Oliver is on eventually drifts to land, but there is no signs of civilization, leading Oliver to believe that he is on deserted island.  Little did he know that the next five years would transform him in the warrior that he would need in order to become Green Arrow.

                Oliver is rescued from the island five years after he is washed up on its shore. When he returns home, Starling City, he vows to keep the promise that he made to his father-he will stop the crime that ravages through the city. With a green hood and his bow and arrow, he tracks down those that are harming the city the most, and he stops them.

                                  

             

      http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/02/arrow-the-undertaking-review

Oliver builds an “arrow cave” under a night club that he opened, that way people wouldn’t get suspicious when he runs in and out of an abandoned building all the time.

                        

                     

http://arrow.wikia.com/wiki/Arrowcave

For the first few episodes Oliver is doing great on his own, however he soon realizes that he needs help and turns to his body guard, John Diggle and an IT girl that works for Queen Consolidated, Felicity Smoak. Oliver, the damaged man with a mission, Diggle, the tough guy, and Felicity, the comic relief work together to make an unstoppable team.

                                                                            

John Diggle

http://www.brasilseries.com.br/querem-tirar-diggle-da-serie-arrow/                    

  

 

Felicity Smoak

 http://fr.arrow.wikia.com/wiki/Felicity_Smoak

Oliver Queen 

http://greenarrow.wikia.com/wiki/File:Oliver_Queen_Stephen_Amell-6.jpg  

               

     In the T.V show Arrow, many characters are introduced. Each of these characters give the show meaning, and forces the audience to fall in love with the show. Now that you know a little bit about the show Arrow, in the next postings I will be discussing more about the characters and go futher into the plot. In the meantime, if you have not seen Arrow, I encourage you to give it a try! See you next time! =)