Marlin

Marlin, the protagonist of Pixar’s Finding Nemo (2003) and a main character in Finding Dory (2016), is a clownfish defined by his journey from a fearful, overprotective widower to a more trusting and adventurous father. Voiced by Albert Brooks, he is known for his neurotic, worried personality, but also for his deep, unconditional love for his son, Nemo. Here are the key things to know about Marlin from Finding Nemo: Character Background and Personality The Tragic Opening: Early in the film, a barracuda attacks Marlin's home, killing his wife, Coral, and all of their 400+ eggs except one, which was damaged and became Nemo. Overprotective Nature: Due to this trauma, Marlin becomes extremely fearful of the ocean, earning him the reputation of a "helicopter dad" who is terrified of anything happening to his son. Lack of Humor: Marlin is famously terrible at telling jokes and takes life far too seriously, a stark contrast to his best friend, Dory. Neurotic & Pessimistic: He tends to imagine the worst-case scenario in every situation, often driving his son, Nemo, to rebel against his strict safety rules. The Journey and Growth Ocean-Wide Search: When Nemo is captured by a dentist, Marlin overcomes his intense fear of the open ocean to travel across the sea to rescue him. Learning to Let Go: Through his adventure with Dory and his interactions with characters like Crush the turtle, Marlin learns that he cannot keep Nemo safe by controlling him, and that he must allow his son to live his own life. Bravery: Despite his fears, Marlin proves to be incredibly brave, facing sharks, a deep-sea anglerfish, a forest of jellyfish, and a whale to find his son. Key Relationships Nemo: His son, whom he names to honor Coral's wishes. He loves him more than anything but struggles to allow him independence. Dory: A regal blue tang with short-term memory loss who acts as a crucial balancer to Marlin's pessimism, teaching him to "just keep swimming". Enjoy!🤍🌺