dangerous response from the Intersect to those around him, and that a substantial part of the third season will center on Chuck learning to control and focus his emotional state and with it his control of the Intersect. Actor Joshua Rush was added to the recurring cast to play young Chuck in flashbacks. He first appeared in the role in "Chuck Versus the Ring: Part II", and returned in the Season 4 premiere, "Chuck Versus the Anniversary". Personality In relation to spy life Chuck's personality stands in contrast to the role into which he is thrust, a conflict which drives the series from several angles. Chuck is portrayed as a sincerely well-meaning underachiever, so when he is caught up in a larger struggle, he has to draw on his potential and become something new to meet the threat, while trying to maintain his good nature. Chuck, who has an aversion to violence and a low tolerance for pain, unwittingly enters a world of people willing to do violence to him. He is caring and sensitive, and those around him are often placed in danger. He is a trusting individual suddenly surrounded by people who constantly deceive him as a matter of course, to include his allies, one of whom is also his love interest; adversaries and allies alike take advantage of his naivete and generally friendly nature. He is trustworthy, dependable and supportive of those he cares about, and he is forced to lie to, disappoint and even shame them in order to protect them. He has a deep sense of personal responsibility and honor, but these can put him in even greater danger; however, this sense and his determination to do the right thing has the habit of inspiring those around him to act against their nature and do the right thing themselves. Carina Miller, who is a selfish agent, was moved enough by Chuck's refusal to leave Sarah to fend for herself that she agreed to help when her instinct was to take off and abandon Sarah. The same can be said for Roan Montgomery (admits cowardice), Craig and Laura Turner (turned traitor), and Stephen Bartowski (default reaction is to run). He is portrayed as a romantic in a situation in which he can't have a real relationship: all potential girlfriends may have ulterior motives, his main love interest must maintain professional distance (in part to keep them