‘Wednesday’ is a series available on Netflix. Enid and Wednesday are characters of it and you can see their picture below. Both girls study at Nevermore, a school for teenagers with special abilities.
Why We All Need a Friendship Like Wednesday and Enid’s
Enid and Wednesday
Source Netflix
We’re obsessed with the pastel-goth1 duo for more than just aesthetic2. Here’s a couple of reasons why we love Wednesday and Enid’s unexpected friendship!
The story of Wednesday and Enid
When they first meet, Enid and Wednesday don’t get off3 on the best foot. Enid is loud and bright and energetic – everything Wednesday hates. Or at least, thinks she hates. Wednesday, who tells herself that she doesn’t need anyone else (especially someone as vibrant as Enid) is determined to push her away. But Enid, who sees a slight sign of softness in Wednesday when hearing her sad scorpion story, isn’t really demotivated.
Two sides of an unlikely friendship
Wednesday and Enid don’t try to change each other. There is an acceptance of one another’s differences that is so refreshing! Even after they win the Poe Cup4 competition, Enid doesn’t force Wednesday to spend time with the group, but just makes the offer of companionship gently.
Similarly, Wednesday doesn’t try to get Enid to wear all black or change her persona or identity to be Wednesday’s friend. Instead, she lets Enid express herself however5 she wants, even if it gives Wednesday a massive headache!
A good friend is respectful
Understanding the limits your friends have is a lifelong lesson that not many people learn early on. When they first meet, Enid quickly notices Wednesday’s peculiarities – including that she’s not a hugger. And while Enid tries to, once or twice, for the most part, she is OK with it. Similar to the way they don’t try to change each other, Enid doesn’t try to blame6 Wednesday over it either!
I’ll be there for you
Maybe the most emotional scene in the final episode is when Enid returns to Nevermore, and Wednesday accepts to hug7 her back. Even though touch makes her uncomfortable!
Friendships aren’t always easy. They require hard work, communication, and enthusiasm to forgive and learn from past mistakes. Wednesday and Enid are no different! They show that even if you might be very different, as long as you care for and respect each other, you can find a life-long friend in the most diverse people.
(Adapted from https://bookstr.com/article/why-we-all-need-a-friendship-like-wednesday-and-enids/ Accessed on March 23rd, 2023)
Glossary:
1. pastel-goth: a style that mixes gothic fashion with soft pastel colors
2. aesthetic: related to beauty
3. to get off: to start a journey
4. the Poe Cup: annual race in which four teams (representing their dormitory) compete against each other
5. however: in whatever way
6. to blame: to say or think that someone did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening
7. to hug: embrace, fold in your arms
