To contradict the argument in my talking points post, what examples can you find of a character whose identity does not become part of the plot line?
For example, Artie's identity as a wheelchair-bound paraplegic remains largely in the background. He just IS in a wheelchair - the aspect to his identity that falls outside of SCWAMP doesn't consume his character and his story lines as it does for most other characters. And as Diana pointed out on someone's blog - he is actually one of the more able-bodied characters on the show.
That is a really interesting question. Even with the other characters this seems to be the case. Kurt as a gay teenager is constantly the plot line for him. It is almost like he is gay and that is all there is too him. Glee also hits OCD with Emma who appeared in the first episode. That becomes a focus with her character as well, even though she is an adult. Great question.
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