Ethan St. Hilare

Ethan Thomas St. Hilare

Ethan is a resilient 15-year-old attending Benedictine Catholic High School, an environment that challenges his true self. Born into a loving and accepting family, Ethan's early life was marked by tragedy when his mother, Rose, passed away when he was just five years old. Raised by his devoted father, Sebastian, Ethan found strength and support in his older siblings, Ian and Annabelle. Both his older brother Ian and Ethan identify as gay, creating a unique bond that goes beyond siblinghood.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Ethan is a Caucasian teenager with striking brown eyes and brown spiked hair that reflects his vibrant personality. Despite the conservative atmosphere of his school, Ethan takes pride in expressing himself authentically, subtly challenging the norms.

Mental characteristics

Sexuality

Ethan came out as gay before the start of his sophomore year at Benedictine Catholic High School, a conservative institution that isn't known for being supportive of the LGBT community. This decision to embrace his identity marks a significant milestone for him, as he navigates the complexities of being true to himself in an environment that does not fully accept him.

Mental Trauma

The loss of his mother at a young age left a lasting impact on Ethan. While he has coped with the grief over the years, it has also contributed to his empathy and understanding of others facing hardship.
Navigating a conservative environment that frowns upon his sexual identity has undoubtedly taken a toll on Ethan's mental well-being. During freshman year, he grappled with the daily challenges of concealing his true self at school, a situation that created internal conflict and emotional strain. Just prior to sophomore year, Ethan decided to come out on PROFILE, the high school's teacher-student learning management system and social media platform. The challenges of coming out in a conservative environment poses ongoing mental and emotional struggles, but Ethan faces them with resilience and the support of his loving family and close friends.

Personality Characteristics

Likes & Dislikes

Likes:

• Art and Creativity: Ethan has a flair for the arts, finding solace and self-expression in various creative outlets such as drawing, painting, and writing.
• Music: A diverse taste in music, ranging from pop to indie, helps Ethan escape from the challenges he faces at school and connect with his emotions.
• Reading: A voracious reader, Ethan enjoys escaping into different worlds through books, finding comfort and inspiration in literature.

Dislikes:

• Injustice: Ethan despises unfair treatment, especially when it comes to discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. It fuels his desire to challenge stereotypes and create change.
• Narrow-mindedness: Close-minded attitudes and prejudice irk Ethan, but he faces them with resilience and a determination to break down stereotypes.

Social

Contacts & Relations

Ethan's best friends are Mateo Torres, Calico Andrews, and Benjamina Brown.

Family Ties

Ethan has two older siblings: His older brother, Ian St Hilare, is also gay, providing a source of understanding and guidance. Annabelle St. Hilare, his older sister, is a strong ally, standing by her brothers with unwavering support.
Ethan’s parents, Sebastian and Rose, were high-school sweethearts. 

• Sebastian St. Hilare is supportive of his three children. He is a patient, wise, LGBTQA ally and single dad who does not struggle with two gay sons and loves them much. Sebastian is the pillar of strength for the family, having sacrificed personal relationships to ensure his children's well-being.. The kids have encouraged Sebastian to date, but he is unwilling to "replace" Than's mom with someone else.
• Rose St. Hilare died after losing a year-long battle with breast cancer when Ethan was five years old. Ian remembers her, but Annabelle and Ethan do not.

Despite the loss, the St. Hilare family remained tight, with Sebastian prioritizing his children above all else.

Religious Views

Ethan is not religious and leans toward agnosticism. He's not ready to believe there is no greater being in the universe yet.

Ethnicity

Caucasian

Age

15

Pronouns

He/him

Gender

A cisgender gay male.

Presentation

Masculine with occasional flourish.

Eyes

Brown

Hair

Spiked brown hair

Quotes & Catchphrases

"I devour science fictions like nobody's business." "In a world that's quick to judge, I choose to be authentic."