The flashbacks in episode 6 increase my respect for Eren's character. Flaws aside, I respected his courage and drive before, but he came across as a bit "average" in the first five or so episodes. He talked big but couldn't really back it up, particularly compared with Mikasa. It was shockingly delightful to see what he was capable of doing as a child - not that it was particularly skillful, but wow, he was courageous and had strong views of the world even then.
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