The Incredibles
Violet is first introduced as shy, withdrawn, and lacking confidence, often hiding behind her hair and struggling with self-esteem. Her powers reflect this nature: the ability to turn invisible and create force fields. She secretly has a crush on her classmate Tony Rydinger but avoids his attention by vanishing whenever he notices her. At home, Violet clashes with her younger brother Dash, while her mother Helen forbids the children from using their powers publicly due to supers being outlawed. Combined with the family’s constant moving and Violet’s adolescence, this leaves her with few friends and a tendency toward frustration.
When Bob begins secretly working as a superhero again, family life improves. However, Violet and Dash soon discover Helen preparing for action and, curious about their new supersuits designed by Edna Mode, they stow away on her jet. When the plane comes under attack, Helen orders Violet to protect them with a force field. Violet’s lack of confidence prevents her from succeeding, forcing Helen to shield the children herself. Afterward, Helen reassures Violet, telling her she is more powerful than she realizes and that doubt is no longer an option. This boosts Violet’s confidence, and she gradually begins improving her powers.
On Syndrome’s island, Violet and Dash fight off henchmen together, developing teamwork through moves like the “IncrediBall,” where Violet’s force field combines with Dash’s speed to create a powerful rolling attack. Her courage grows as she protects her family from gunfire, escapes imprisonment by breaking her bonds with a force field, and even takes part in the battle against the Omnidroid in Metroville. Despite being briefly knocked unconscious, she recovers quickly and continues to fight alongside her family, helping stop the robot. Later, she also saves them from falling wreckage during Syndrome’s attempted kidnapping of Jack-Jack.
By the film’s conclusion, Violet undergoes a noticeable transformation. No longer timid, she embraces her identity, gains friends, and confidently agrees to go on a date with Tony. Her shift from shy and uncertain to bold and self-assured completes her growth arc. Violet is last seen preparing to join her family in facing the Underminer, setting the stage for the sequel.
The Incredibles 2
At the beginning of the sequel, Violet wants to fight alongside her parents against the Underminer, but Helen and Bob insist she stay back with Dash and Jack-Jack. When Dash runs off, Violet tries to stop him with her force fields but fails. Frustrated, she tosses away her mask, accidentally exposing her identity to Tony Rydinger, who flees in shock. During the battle, Violet helps save civilians with her powers and protects her family inside the Underminer’s drill. Despite their efforts, the family is arrested, though Rick Dicker later releases them.
After Helen accepts Winston Deavor’s job to help legalize Supers, the family moves into a luxurious new home. Violet eagerly awaits a date with Tony, but he fails to show up. When she confronts him at school, Tony no longer remembers her, leaving Violet humiliated and heartbroken. She discovers that Bob had asked Dicker to erase Tony’s memory of her secret identity, which also erased their date. Furious, Violet rejects her life as a Super and even attempts to destroy her suit in anger.
Later, Violet accidentally embarrasses herself when the family visits the restaurant where Tony works. Soon after, she learns Jack-Jack has powers and, despite her initial shock at Bob hiding this fact, she comes to understand how overwhelmed he has been. Their relationship improves after she comforts him, realizing he truly cares for his children.
When Evelyn Deavor’s mind-controlled Supers attack, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack manage to escape with Frozone’s help. They sneak aboard DevTech’s ship to rescue their parents. Violet battles Voyd, narrowly avoiding being hypnotized before defeating her with a force field blast. She reunites with her mother and earns Helen’s praise for her bravery. Together with her family, Violet helps stop the ship from crashing, and Evelyn is arrested. Supers are finally legalized again.
In the film’s conclusion, Violet confidently approaches Tony and secures another date. Though embarrassed when her family drives them to the theater, she shows her growth when she immediately springs into action with them after spotting criminals, promising Tony she’ll be back in time for their movie.
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