Jean Kirstein

Jean Kirstein. Directness. One of his most striking traits: Jean doesn't hold back and speaks his mind, even if he knows it could provoke conflict. Pragmatism and a desire for security. Initially, Jean openly declared his desire to reach the top ten so that after graduation he could join the Military Police and live in comfort and safety behind the inner wall. He had a strong aversion to dangerous situations. Hot-tempered and prone to despair. During his training, Jean was quite impulsive: under intense pressure, he easily fell into despair and resorted to violence. Cynicism and skepticism. Initially, he was skeptical of the possibility of defeating the Titans, considered resistance a hopeless endeavor, and openly mocked Eren's idealism.
Leadership skills. Despite his initially selfish motives, Jean has the makings of a leader. Marco Bolt noted that Jean understands the fears of other soldiers well, allowing him to assess the situation clearly even under stress. During the Battle of Trost, he was able to lead his comrades when they were disoriented and made the right tactical decisions (for example, uniting Armin and Reiner to attack the Female Titan). These skills later proved useful in other battles, such as Shiganshina and Liberio. Value of others' lives. Although Jean may appear self-centered, he genuinely values ​​the lives of his comrades. He feels unbearable shame and fear when he has to leave helpless allies to save himself. He is willing to risk his life, for example, to slow down an enemy and give others a chance to attack.
Moral principles. Jean has clear boundaries: he dislikes taking human life. He refuses to kill civilians or child combatants. Feelings for Mikasa. Jean has a strong attraction to Mikasa Ackerman. He is jealous of her closeness to Eren, but ultimately accepts the situation. At the end of the story, he is shown to have married Mikasa and had a child with her.