Kyle Broflovski

beliefs

Religious beliefs Kyle is Jewish, but this detail is not officially revealed until "Mr. Turd, the Christmas Shit", despite being briefly mentioned in the second "Spirit of Christmas" short and in "Big Gay Al's Big Cruise". It was also mentioned in "An Elephant Makes Love to a Pig". Cartman regularly makes derogatory remarks about Jewish people, often directly in Kyle's presence specifically to aggravate him. Kyle appears to have mixed feelings towards Judaism, and there is conflicting evidence as to his family's religiosity, for example, while they dress similarly to many religious Jews (Gerald, for example, always wears a yarmulke), they apparently do not keep the Sabbath or follow very strict sex lives (Sheila Stone, Matt Stone's mother, was herself a secular Sephardic Jew). Kyle's seeming indifference to religion may be part of his effort to fit in with his friends, who are mostly Roman Catholic. Kyle is often more defensive than proud of his faith, and although he regularly attends screenings like "Jewish Explorers," he often has little knowledge of his religion's history, traditions, and rituals. He is very naive, though it is revealed that he knows more in later seasons. This could be the fault of his parents, who, in a misguided attempt to protect their son, generally don't discuss the finer points of their religion with him. For example:

gets sick

Kyle gets sick more often than any of the other children, despite Kenny repeatedly dying. He experiences a painful infectious hemorrhoid when Cartman inherits $1 million from his grandmother and uses it to buy his own amusement park in "Cartmanland". He also experienced kidney failure and needed a kidney transplant in "Cherokee Hair Tampons". In the episode "Guitar Heroes", the illness seemingly prevents Kyle from practicing Guitar Hero as much as Stan. By contrast, in "Chicken Pox", he is the only person in his class who does not easily catch the illness, even after playing a game in which Kenny spit in his mouth and had to swallow it. He eventually catches Chicken Pox after prolonged exposure to Stan and Cartman, and contracts a more severe case than any of the other children.

appearance

Kyle wears a lime-green ushanka, a bright orange jacket, dark green pants, and lime green mittens. Kyle weighs 83 lbs. as stated in "Human CentiPad". Underneath his hat, he has red hair, much like his mother's. This was first shown in "Like Eating with Your Ass"; he is seen without his hat in "Little Detectives", "South Park Is Gay!", "Quest for an Audience", "Mr. Garrison's New Vagina", "Low-Bottom-League Baseball", "Elementary School Musical", "FCL", "It's a Jersey Thing", and the Coon & Friends arc (as his alter-ego, Human Comet). His hair is a nod to Matt Stone's (his creator) old hairstyle. In "Good Times with Guns", he is depicted as a ninja with brown eyes.

personality

His personality in particular, his temper is greatly reduced. Like his mother, Kyle makes speeches to speak his mind. Kyle holds extremely strong beliefs, and when forced to question them, he becomes very angry and somewhat short-tempered (especially when it comes to Cartman, which has caused many fights between the two). For the most part, Kyle bases his decisions on his emotions as much as his beliefs; therefore, he is easy to convince into a fight or manipulate with his feelings; an example of this is when Cartman sang a song about his mother being a "whore" and got everyone to join in, which annoyed Kyle. As a result, this has happened at least twice; Cartman is more than happy to mock Kyle in other ways, which has gotten him into trouble many times. However, Kyle has been known to abandon his beliefs if there is too much money for him and to self-justify despite knowing how wrong he is; he only changes his mind when he realizes what Cartman is becoming. Kyle seems to have the highest moral standing, often refusing to accept acts he finds wrong or evil, although his friends easily pressure him to do them.

Kyle's mother

Sheila Broflovski Kyle's mother, Sheila, is extremely overprotective of him. She even goes so far as to instigate a war between the United States and Canada in the feature-length film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut because of the show she considers inappropriate for children, Terrance & Philip. Her motto was, "Horrible and deplorable violence is okay, as long as people don't swear." Sheila is prone to blowing things out of proportion when something threatens her son. Still, in "Cherokee Hair Tampons," she turns to holistic, natural medicine when Kyle's kidney begins to fail.

Kyle's father

Gerald Broflovski Kyle's father, Gerald, is a lawyer. He serves as legal counsel for the city council, though the exact nature of his regular practice is unclear. He is involved in litigation at various points, once briefly becoming quite wealthy from his involvement in a series of sexual harassment lawsuits against the city. He has also represented townspeople on occasion, including Chef's case involving copyright infringement in "Help Chef." In early episodes, the Broflovskis appear to be wealthier than much of the population of South Park, but decidedly less so than the Black family. Gerald is usually one of the more reasonable men in South Park, much more so than Randy Marsh, the main adult protagonist, and generally tries to teach Kyle good morals, as seen in Chicken Pox, although he can fail to teach him correct morals, as also seen in the episode. Kyle showed that he idolized his father, once referring to him as "the smartest guy in the world."

Kyle's younger brother

Ike Broflosvki Kyle has an adopted Canadian brother, Ike. When Kyle learned that Ike was adopted, he initially considered Ike not to be his "real" brother, and became disengaged from and even resentful of him. His feelings for Ike returned, however, after Ike showed him footage of their time together, and he later fled to Kyle's room for protection when he was in distress about an impending circumcision, at which point Kyle fiercely defended him. Their relationship has been strong ever since, although strained at times. The biggest rift between them was in "Teacher Has Sex with Boy", where Kyle reveals the illicit relationship between Ike and his kindergarten teacher. Ike failed to understand that Kyle was simply trying to protect him, telling Kyle, "You're dead to me." Eventually, Ike comes to realize the folly of his relationship with his teacher and appreciates how much Kyle had cared for him. In South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, the two's first interactions involve playing "kick the baby." When Kyle's mother, Sheila, told him he had to take Ike with him for the day, Kyle complained, getting annoyed with his younger brother. He then proceeded to kick Ike through a window, getting him into trouble. Later on in the film, Kyle shows a strong protectiveness over Ike.

Eric Cartman

Cartman dislikes most of the children in South Park, and Kyle is no exception. Adults often refer to him as a "moron." Although in "You're Getting Old," Kyle and Cartman are seen growing closer to each other, while Stan suffers from his new and alienating opinion that everything is "bullshit." Nonetheless, the feud between the two has been a recurring theme since the show's beginning. Cartman and Kyle often trade insults, with Kyle being the target of Cartman's antisemitism, and Kyle teasing Cartman about his weight in return. When making a point, Cartman often tries to outsmart Kyle, sometimes making a bet with him just so he can gloat in his face. Although Cartman usually ends up on the loser of the argument, there are exceptions when Cartman's improbable claims turn out to be true. In instances like "Die Hippie, Die", where Cartman saves the town from a hippie music festival, and Kyle being forced to watch Cartman play with his new Tonka bulldozer in the school parking lot every day and in "Imaginationland", the episode opens with Cartman taking Kyle, Stan, Kenny, Butters, Clyde and Token to the woods because he had seen a leprechaun in the area; Kyle, of course, doesn't believe him, though Cartman turns out to be correct.

kenny

Kyle's friendship with Kenny is not as strong as his friendship with Stan (in the episode "Chickenpox", he says Kenny is not his friend to avoid spending the night in Kenny's poverty), nor is it adversarial (as with Cartman) but it is clearly present. They rarely interact one-on-one. Kyle regularly includes Kenny in many of his activities, and while his friendship with Kenny is not as noticeable when Stan or Cartman are around, when the two are alone together they are known to be very friendly with each other. Kyle punches Cartman in defense of Kenny's honor and memory following one of his "permanent" deaths in "Kenny Dies". In "Best Friends Forever", Kenny, once again dead, bequeathed all of his belongings (except his PSP) to Kyle and Stan, and in his will he stated "Guys, you were the best friends a man could have", to which Kyle replied "That's really touching...", indicating a meaningful relationship between the two. He invited Kenny to Jewish camp in "Jubilee", and in "The Ring" he comforted Kenny before going off to confront Disney about purity rings, one of which was making Kenny boring.

Butters

Kyle's friendship with Butters is fairly decent, and he prefers him to Cartman; Kyle generally treats Butters well (such as when he stood up for Butters for not kissing a girl in "Butters' Biggest Bitch"). Another example is when Kyle tried to help Butters when they were diagnosed as sex addicts in "Sexual Healing". However, like the other boys, he is not above using Butters as a "guinea pig" when it comes to experiments or undercover work, and blames him for writing The Tale of Scrotum McBoogers in the episode of the same name. Additionally, when Kenny died during the sixth season, he, along with Stan, would force Butters to do things by saying that "Kenny would have done"; he would constantly talk about how Kenny was cool with the other two and abandon Butters until he did tasks, often dangerous ones. He also occasionally mocks Butters, swears at him, or calls him names. Conversely, Butters has been shown to insult Kyle, as shown in "The List", and has also "bully" him for being Jewish, although this is usually under Cartman's influence.

Stan

Kyle is Stan's best friend. They are the closest of the four boys, and are usually seen together on the show, standing next to each other, as well as sitting together on the school bus. Kyle shares an affinity with Stan in many ways (especially early on, when there were fewer distinctions between their personalities), and they genuinely care about each other. They almost always side with each other on the many issues they face, primarily when it is Cartman who opposes them. This frequently manifests itself when there is a conflict between Kyle and Cartman, and Stan offers support to Kyle by siding with him.

Kyle appears to have strong brotherly instincts. Despite his initial displeasure after learning that Ike was his adoptive brother in , he remembers his former bond with Ike and protects him when he misinterprets that Ike was in immediate danger. Kyle, has devoted his full attention to saving Ike's general well-being or Ike. Kyle has a great imagination and is easily the most compassionate of the boys, as evidenced by the fact that he did not find the invasive gossip on Prying To Be funny unlike most of the other boys in his class. He shows genuine empathy by reasoning that others would not find the site funny if it wrote about them. However, Kyle can also be mean and sometimes neurotic. He is also known to be the most sensitive and intelligent of the four, and while he sometimes puts his own emotions before common sense, he usually manages to find logical solutions to problems.

Kyle Broflovski's Personality (Detailed) 1. Strong morals and sense of justice Kyle is probably the most ethical of the group. He has a very strong moral code and doesn't hesitate to confront anyone—friend or not—if he thinks something is wrong. 2. Intelligent and analytical He's one of the smartest academically and often uses logic to solve problems. He's a good critical thinker and can quickly dismantle absurd arguments. 3. Direct and confrontational He doesn't hold things back: if something bothers him, he says it. This leads him to have many arguments, especially with Cartman. 4. Empathetic but temperamental He feels a strong sense of responsibility toward others and empathizes with those who suffer, but when he becomes frustrated or sees injustice, his strong character comes to the fore. 5. Idealist He believes that the world should be fair and that people should treat each other well, which causes him to constantly clash with the absurd and cruel reality that surrounds him. 6. Proud and competitive He wants to be right and has a hard time accepting when he's wrong. He sometimes gets too caught up in arguments just to avoid giving in. 7. Brave and persistent Once he sets his mind to a goal, he doesn't give up easily. He's willing to take serious risks if he believes it's worth it.

Psychological profile of Kyle Broflovski 1. Family context and character development Kyle grows up in a stable and loving family, with caring parents and an adopted brother (Ike) whom he is very protective of. Effect: This gives you a solid emotional foundation and confidence to express what you think. Outcome: Learn that it is valid to confront problems instead of ignoring them. 2. Attachment and relationships She has a secure attachment to her parents and Ike, which reinforces her empathy and sense of responsibility. He knows how to set limits, but he is also willing to take care of others even if they are not in his close circle. 3. Managing emotions Kyle doesn't bottle up his feelings: if he's upset, he expresses it, even if that can escalate a conflict. This makes him transparent, but sometimes prevents him from negotiating calmly. 4. Values and morality His sense of justice is his central trait: he hates hypocrisy, racism, abuse and manipulation. This also leads to clashes with Cartman, who represents everything Kyle despises. 5. Internal strength He has great determination and a sense of duty that keeps him steadfast in his beliefs, even when he is at a disadvantage.

Kyle's relationship with his friends Stan Marsh His best friend and most constant ally. Their relationship is based on mutual trust and unconditional support. Sometimes they argue over methods or ideas, but they always make up quickly. Eric Cartman His main rival and personal antagonist. Kyle openly hates him and confronts him every chance he gets. Their relationship is marked by constant insults, arguments, and mutual sabotage, although in extreme situations they can collaborate. Kenny McCormick He respects and appreciates him, although he doesn't have as deep a connection as he does with Stan. She sometimes joins in on his jokes, but tends to treat him as less mature (due to his constant sexual humor).

Kyle's relationship with his family Gerald and Sheila Broflovski (parents) Protective and loving parents. They instill strong values in him, which reinforces his sense of justice. Sheila is more overprotective, Gerald more relaxed but equally involved. Ike Broflovski (adopted brother) Very close and protective relationship. Kyle takes on a responsible older brother role, making sure Ike doesn't get into trouble. Although he sometimes gets frustrated with him, he defends him with everything if someone bothers him.