Character Analysis
(Avoiding Spoilers)
Overview... a vivacious leader. Joy is one of the five emotions that control a preteen girl named Riley. Because of her sunny disposition, she establishes herself as the cheery leader of her co-workers, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness. Joy absolutely adores her job and strives to ensure every single moment of Riley’s life is filled with happiness.
Personality... a literal ray of sunshine. Joy radiates happiness that glows around her at all times; she’s peppy, upbeat, and optimistic. But while she thinks of herself as a people person, she grows easily frustrated with anyone who doesn’t share her worldview. She’s happiest when she’s in charge, and she’s confident that her way is always the right way.
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Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it's no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions—Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley's mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Although Joy, Riley's main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.
