character archetypes that fit max .
gamer chick. max is highly skilled at video games , especially dig dug .
fiery redhead. max's signature ginger waves match her hot ─ headed personality .
cool board. she is seen many times riding her skateboard .
am / fm characterization. max's favorite song is " running up that hill ( a deal with god ) " by kate bush . the song helps her escape vecna's mind lair , && its main melody is even incorporated in the score as her leitmotif .
batter up. max uses steve's baseball bat (with nails in it !) to threaten billy .
first kiss. max && lucas kiss for the first time during the snow ball .
relationship revolving door. max breaks up with lucas at least five times that we know of .
tears of blood. vecna severely damages max's eyes , blinding her && causing her to " cry blood " .
died in your arms tonight. vecna's second attack on max leaves her severely injured , && she dies in lucas's arms .
back from the dead. max's heart stops for a full minute , triggering vecna's curse , but el is able to restart it with her powers .