Rupert Giles

Rupert Giles is a character from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series played by actor Anthony Stewart Head. He is a British Watcher given the responsibility of teaching and training Buffy Summers in her role as Slayer.

Character summary

Giles served as a father figure to Buffy and her friends as Buffy's and Xander's fathers were rarely seen, Willow's was never seen, and all of their fathers were often declared to be absent or inadequate. His character was often somewhat of a straight man and his British sensibility served as counterpoint to the stereotypical Southern California characters and setting. As the Watcher, librarian, and general authority figure, Giles' character was often used to deliver the expository scene of an episode.

Related Topics:
Buffy - Xander - Willow - Straight man - Southern California - Expository

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