WALL-E (character)

WALL-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter: Earth-Class) is the titular character and protagonist of the 2008 animated film WALL-E produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The character was created by Andrew Stanton and is voiced by Ben Burtt.

Character Overview

WALL-E is a small, boxy robot designed to clean up an abandoned, waste-covered Earth far in the future. He is the last functioning unit of his kind and has developed a personality over centuries of isolation. WALL-E's primary function is to compact trash into small cubes and stack them, but he also collects interesting artifacts he finds among the debris.

Personality and Traits

WALL-E is characterized by his curiosity, resourcefulness, and compassion. Despite being a robot, he exhibits a wide range of human-like emotions and behaviors, such as loneliness, love, and determination. His fascination with human culture is evident through his collection of items and his love for the film Hello, Dolly!.

Role in the Film

In the film, WALL-E's life changes when he encounters EVE (Extraterrestrial Vegetation Evaluator), a sleek, advanced robot sent to Earth to find signs of sustainable life. WALL-E falls in love with EVE and follows her into space, leading to a series of adventures that ultimately result in the restoration of Earth.

Significance

WALL-E is a symbol of hope and perseverance. His character highlights themes of environmentalism, the consequences of consumerism, and the importance of love and companionship. The film and the character have been praised for their emotional depth and the innovative use of animation to convey complex themes.

Related Characters

• EVE
• M-O
• AUTO
• Captain B. McCrea

Related Pages

• WALL-E (film)
• Pixar Animation Studios
• Andrew Stanton
• Ben Burtt
• Hello, Dolly! (film)