Description
Description
Amy Pond is a companion of The Doctor in the BBC television series, Doctor Who. She is played by Scottish actress Karen Gillan and appears alongside the Eleventh Doctor, played by Matt Smith. We first meet Amy as a seven-year-old girl who is fascinated by a crack in her bedroom wall. The Doctor appears but leaves almost immediately; instead of returning five minutes later like he promised, he reappears 12 years later. Amy Pond is often accompanied by her fiancé, Rory Williams. The two later marry and have a child together, Melody Pond. Melody is later revealed to be recurring Doctor Who character (and the Doctor’s love interest) River Song.
Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes
Amy Pond is portrayed by Karen Gillan with a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).
Description
Description
Amy Pond is a companion of The Doctor in the BBC television series, Doctor Who. She is played by Scottish actress Karen Gillan and appears alongside the Eleventh Doctor, played by Matt Smith. We first meet Amy as a seven-year-old girl who is fascinated by a crack in her bedroom wall. The Doctor appears but leaves almost immediately; instead of returning five minutes later like he promised, he reappears 12 years later. Amy Pond is often accompanied by her fiancé, Rory Williams. The two later marry and have a child together, Melody Pond. Melody is later revealed to be recurring Doctor Who character (and the Doctor’s love interest) River Song.
Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes
Amy Pond is portrayed by Karen Gillan with a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).
3D Model
3D Model
Common Questions
Common Questions
How tall is Amy Pond?
The Amy Pond is 5 foot 11 inches (1.80 m) tall as portrayed by Karen Gillan.
Doctor Who
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Doctor Who
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When was the first episode of Doctor Who?
The first episode of Doctor Who aired on television on November 23, 1963. The first episode was advertised as a new television series of adventures in time and space. Doctor Who was on television until 1989 and had a television film in 1996. It returned to television in 2005 due to its popularity.
Why does the Doctor always have companions?
The Doctor always has companions because they knew the Doctor’s secret and were non-human beings who traveled in space and time. The Doctor’s companions often saved the Doctor or gave the Doctor a different perspective on a situation. The companions were sometimes the reason that the Doctor sacrificed their current life to regenerate.
Who are Doctor Who’s greatest villains?
The Doctor Who’s greatest villains include The Master, who is Doctor’s Moriarty who are opposite of one another, the Time Lords who are the grandfathers of the universe, and the Silence who can erase themselves from someone’s memory. Other Doctor Who’s villains include Cybermen, Daleks, Davros, and Scaroth.
When was the first episode of Doctor Who?
The first episode of Doctor Who aired on television on November 23, 1963. The first episode was advertised as a new television series of adventures in time and space. Doctor Who was on television until 1989 and had a television film in 1996. It returned to television in 2005 due to its popularity.
Why does the Doctor always have companions?
The Doctor always has companions because they knew the Doctor’s secret and were non-human beings who traveled in space and time. The Doctor’s companions often saved the Doctor or gave the Doctor a different perspective on a situation. The companions were sometimes the reason that the Doctor sacrificed their current life to regenerate.
Who are Doctor Who’s greatest villains?
The Doctor Who’s greatest villains include The Master, who is Doctor’s Moriarty who are opposite of one another, the Time Lords who are the grandfathers of the universe, and the Silence who can erase themselves from someone’s memory. Other Doctor Who’s villains include Cybermen, Daleks, Davros, and Scaroth.
Heroes
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Heroes
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What are the qualities of a hero?
A hero has various qualities that make him admired by everyone. Some of these qualities include sacrifice for something valued, determination to resolve issues, loyalty to other, and courage to meet danger. Other qualities are dedication, being selfless, compassion for others, and gallantry. A hero should also have perseverance, fortitude, and a vulnerable flaw.
What is the purpose of a hero in storytelling?
Heroes in storytelling are able to serve 3 purposes for readers. They heal physic wounds, inspire readers to action, and promote personal growth. Heroes in storytelling perform actions that are highly valued by the community. The classic hero is the underdog and audiences identify, root, and sees heroes to be inspiring when they triumph and accomplish their mission.
Can ordinary people be heroes?
Yes, ordinary people can be heroes. They can by standing up for what is right and making actions that are good for the world. Also, people can volunteer and join organizations that help others. Everyone has a hero in their personal lives and it can be their family members, school teachers, or mentors. People can also be heroes through their professions like firemen, police, or soldiers.
What are the qualities of a hero?
A hero has various qualities that make him admired by everyone. Some of these qualities include sacrifice for something valued, determination to resolve issues, loyalty to other, and courage to meet danger. Other qualities are dedication, being selfless, compassion for others, and gallantry. A hero should also have perseverance, fortitude, and a vulnerable flaw.
What is the purpose of a hero in storytelling?
Heroes in storytelling are able to serve 3 purposes for readers. They heal physic wounds, inspire readers to action, and promote personal growth. Heroes in storytelling perform actions that are highly valued by the community. The classic hero is the underdog and audiences identify, root, and sees heroes to be inspiring when they triumph and accomplish their mission.
Can ordinary people be heroes?
Yes, ordinary people can be heroes. They can by standing up for what is right and making actions that are good for the world. Also, people can volunteer and join organizations that help others. Everyone has a hero in their personal lives and it can be their family members, school teachers, or mentors. People can also be heroes through their professions like firemen, police, or soldiers.
Supporting Characters
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Supporting Characters
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How do writers avoid making supporting characters feel one-dimensional?
Writers avoid making supporting characters feel one-dimensional by giving them distinct backgrounds, personalities, and motivations. This involves fleshing out their history, desires, and challenges, making them more than mere plot devices. Writers often ensure these characters have their own arcs, which may intersect with the main storyline, adding depth to the narrative. Rich, descriptive dialogue and actions that reveal their complexities also contribute to creating multi-dimensional supporting characters.
How can supporting characters be used to introduce subplots?
Supporting characters can introduce subplots by having their own distinct goals and challenges that diverge from the main narrative. Their personal journeys, relationships, or conflicts can open new storylines, enriching the overall plot. These subplots can provide depth to the world of the story and enhance the main character's development.
Can a supporting character's backstory be as complex as the protagonist's?
Absolutely, a supporting character can possess a backstory as complex as the protagonist's. This depth adds layers to the narrative, making the world more believable and the interactions richer. A well-developed backstory for a supporting character can provide context for their actions and decisions, influencing the main plot and adding to the story's overall depth and realism.
How do writers avoid making supporting characters feel one-dimensional?
Writers avoid making supporting characters feel one-dimensional by giving them distinct backgrounds, personalities, and motivations. This involves fleshing out their history, desires, and challenges, making them more than mere plot devices. Writers often ensure these characters have their own arcs, which may intersect with the main storyline, adding depth to the narrative. Rich, descriptive dialogue and actions that reveal their complexities also contribute to creating multi-dimensional supporting characters.
How can supporting characters be used to introduce subplots?
Supporting characters can introduce subplots by having their own distinct goals and challenges that diverge from the main narrative. Their personal journeys, relationships, or conflicts can open new storylines, enriching the overall plot. These subplots can provide depth to the world of the story and enhance the main character's development.
Can a supporting character's backstory be as complex as the protagonist's?
Absolutely, a supporting character can possess a backstory as complex as the protagonist's. This depth adds layers to the narrative, making the world more believable and the interactions richer. A well-developed backstory for a supporting character can provide context for their actions and decisions, influencing the main plot and adding to the story's overall depth and realism.
Science Fiction
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Science Fiction
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What is a science fiction story?
A science fiction story typically involves the science and technology of the future. Science fiction stories mix the principles of science and science theories. A science fiction story is generally believable, but ventures onto the fantasy genre. Stories often create situations from present day and the past. They also include human elements and explains scientific developments that could affect human society in the future.
What is the difference between science fiction and fantasy?
Science fiction deals with scenarios and technology that are possible or may be possibly based on science. Fantasy on the other hand is an older genre than science fiction and deals with themes that are not plausible in real life. Both science fiction and fantasy require rules just because fantasy is not based on scientific facts doesn’t mean that anything is possible and can do anything.
Who invented science fiction?
The invention of science fiction can be attributed to Mary Shelley. She invented the genre when she wrote Frankenstein and The Modern Prometheus in 1818. Mary Shelley was only 19 years old at the time and was ahead of her time. Frankenstein was originally published anonymously with a preface by Percy Shelly. The second edition was later republished in 1822 with Mary Shelley taking credit for her work.
What is a science fiction story?
A science fiction story typically involves the science and technology of the future. Science fiction stories mix the principles of science and science theories. A science fiction story is generally believable, but ventures onto the fantasy genre. Stories often create situations from present day and the past. They also include human elements and explains scientific developments that could affect human society in the future.
What is the difference between science fiction and fantasy?
Science fiction deals with scenarios and technology that are possible or may be possibly based on science. Fantasy on the other hand is an older genre than science fiction and deals with themes that are not plausible in real life. Both science fiction and fantasy require rules just because fantasy is not based on scientific facts doesn’t mean that anything is possible and can do anything.
Who invented science fiction?
The invention of science fiction can be attributed to Mary Shelley. She invented the genre when she wrote Frankenstein and The Modern Prometheus in 1818. Mary Shelley was only 19 years old at the time and was ahead of her time. Frankenstein was originally published anonymously with a preface by Percy Shelly. The second edition was later republished in 1822 with Mary Shelley taking credit for her work.
Adventure
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Adventure
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What is the adventure genre?
The adventure genre typically features the protagonist going into a journey either personally or geographically. Often protagonists have a mission and are forced to face many obstacles along the way. The adventure genre is generally paired with the action genre since the protagonist’s journeys involve a lot of action. The adventure genre can be combined with almost any other genre like romance or drama.
What are common characteristics of an adventure story?
Common characteristics of an adventure story include fast-paced plot lines, brave protagonists in dangerous situations, and a specific period of time to accomplish a goal or mission. Sometimes adventure stories have dark moods because of what the protagonist has to face and evil enemies that readers or viewers want the protagonist to beat. Adventure stories are also often set in unusual locations.
What is a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' story?
A choose your own adventure story is a series of children’s gamebooks in which each story is written from a second-person point of view. The reader takes on the role of the protagonist and makes choices that determine actions of the main character as well as the outcome of the story. The concept was created by Edward Packard. The Choose Your Own Adventure stories were created for 7 to 14-year old children.
What is the adventure genre?
The adventure genre typically features the protagonist going into a journey either personally or geographically. Often protagonists have a mission and are forced to face many obstacles along the way. The adventure genre is generally paired with the action genre since the protagonist’s journeys involve a lot of action. The adventure genre can be combined with almost any other genre like romance or drama.
What are common characteristics of an adventure story?
Common characteristics of an adventure story include fast-paced plot lines, brave protagonists in dangerous situations, and a specific period of time to accomplish a goal or mission. Sometimes adventure stories have dark moods because of what the protagonist has to face and evil enemies that readers or viewers want the protagonist to beat. Adventure stories are also often set in unusual locations.
What is a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' story?
A choose your own adventure story is a series of children’s gamebooks in which each story is written from a second-person point of view. The reader takes on the role of the protagonist and makes choices that determine actions of the main character as well as the outcome of the story. The concept was created by Edward Packard. The Choose Your Own Adventure stories were created for 7 to 14-year old children.
Television | TV Series
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Television | TV Series
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What was the first TV show in history?
The first TV show in history was The Queen’s Messenger, which was a drama. The first tv show made its debut in Schenectady, New York in the United States on the station WGY. It was first released on September 11, 1928. It was first broadcasted to an estimated audience of only 4 televisions.
When did TV first become popular?
TV first became popular during the late 1940 and early 1950s. The number of television sets went from 6,000 in 1946 and reached 12 million in 1951. Television sets became the first invention to reach such a large number so quickly. By 1955 half of all US homes had one.
Why is it called television?
The term television is used because it stems from the Greek prefix tele as well as the Latin word vision which means seeing from a distance. Thus, the word television combines both worlds into one. The television converts electric impulses and transforms them into images for viewers to see.
What was the first TV show in history?
The first TV show in history was The Queen’s Messenger, which was a drama. The first tv show made its debut in Schenectady, New York in the United States on the station WGY. It was first released on September 11, 1928. It was first broadcasted to an estimated audience of only 4 televisions.
When did TV first become popular?
TV first became popular during the late 1940 and early 1950s. The number of television sets went from 6,000 in 1946 and reached 12 million in 1951. Television sets became the first invention to reach such a large number so quickly. By 1955 half of all US homes had one.
Why is it called television?
The term television is used because it stems from the Greek prefix tele as well as the Latin word vision which means seeing from a distance. Thus, the word television combines both worlds into one. The television converts electric impulses and transforms them into images for viewers to see.
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