He usually carries a roll of duct tape in his back pocket, flattened out to make it fit. MacGyver's most-used item is his Swiss Army knife. He experiences depression when his best friend suffers a fatal climbing accident. He experiences guilt when duty prevents him from attending his mother's death and funeral. MacGyver is depicted as introspective, and he is known to take responsibility for personal losses and tragedies. This stands in contrast to exaggeratedly macho or stoic action heroes. MacGyver demonstrates mood congruence, exhibiting grief in tragedy, fear in peril, and pain in suffering. This is observed by MacGyver's nemesis Murdoc. Because MacGyver continues to operate in this manner, it is assumed the tactical advantage of spontaneity outweighs its disadvantages. This constant spontaneity challenges MacGyver as well as his adversaries. He employs improvisation to evade anticipatory countermeasures, and his plans are difficult to thwart on account of their unpredictability. MacGyver is characterized as persistent and spontaneous. At an unspecificed date during the series, MacGyver begins practicing vegetarianism. In regard to the environment, MacGyver strives to protect endangered species such as eagles, the black rhino, and wolves. MacGyver also conducts hearing research at a school for deaf children. MacGyver demonstrates his allegiance to children by assisting a mountain excursion for delinquent youths. MacGyver appears to have a strong connection with children, filling the role of 'big brother' at the series' inception. During vineyard worker strikes, MacGyver assists Latino protesters against vineyard owners. He aids vulnerable populations throughout the series. MacGyver is depicted as an ally to social and environmental causes. His violent actions are performed in self-defense, and he takes non-fatal action when possible. MacGyver is portrayed as a non-violent problem solver and typically eschews the use of guns. MacGyver (1985вЂ“1992 original series, 1994 specials, 2009 commercials) Personality

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