Incandesto

Alfred T. Slipper, better known as "Incandesto", is a character who appears in the 2021 Disney+ original film Flora & Ulysses. Created by George Buckman, he is a superhero who appears in a comic of the same name written by George himself; however, since George faced writer's block, he was unable to get his stories published, resulting him to face challenges throughout his life.
==Background==
Incandesto is a fictional superhero created by Flora Buckman's father George Buckman. Before he became a superhero, Alfred was once an unassuming janitor who worked throughout his life; however, he became frightened by trauma where he slipped into a vat of industrial cleaning solution. Alfred managed to escape from the vat and gained his superhero alter ego known as "Incandesto". Incandesto often partners with his pet parakeet Dolores who serves as his sidekick throughout his adventures. As a superhero, he is capable of putting his determination of facing obstacles - regardless whether the challenge is easy or hard. Like all superheroes, Incandesto had power, purpose, and courage when trying to overcome the challenges throughout his life.
==Role in the film==
Being an imaginary superhero, Incandesto frequently appears in comic illustrations written and published by George Buckman of the same name where illustrations of him are featured throughout it, often showcasing a story about his adventures. Like any superhero, Incandesto has a purpose throughout his story in saving the day through power, as well as fulfilling his purpose. However, one day, when George was unable to get his Incandesto stories published, he faced writer's block, leaving his stories incomplete as Phyllis convinced her husband to be courageous, but George struggled to conquer his fear. In spite of frequently appearing on comics, he would occasionally appear in live-action form - mostly as a figment of imagination who would inspire a character during their adventure seen in certain occasions like where he follows alongside Flora.
Despite his role not having a real purpose of himself in the film, Incandesto would occasionally be used by the characters as an inspiration, interpreting him of what he would do to Flora or George's life, being a superhero to them. That said, Incandesto becomes a part of George and Flora's life, using him as an inspiration for their determination on certain situations throughout their adventures, especially when it comes to defending Ulysses, using him as a real hero who would help the protagonists throughout the adventures. Sometime later, the Buckmans and William began working on a Ulysses comic book, inspired by their adventures with Ulysses with an illustration of Incandesto himself.
==Trivia==
*Incandesto's name is derived from the word "Incandescent", a white glowing light of intense heat.
Category:Flora & Ulysses characters
Category:Heroes
Category:Superheroes
Category:Males
Category:Adults
Category:Disney characters
Category:Live-action characters