Wall-E (the character)

Some notes on Wall-E the character and his relation to Buster Keaton:

Curiosity
Wall-E's fascination with the objects surrounding him is reminiscent of Buster Keaton's fascination with the motion picture camera. It also brings to mind all of the little contraptions Keaton made, his constant curiosity and desire to see what he can make.

Tenacity
Both Wall-E and the Keaton character have incredible tenacity when courting the affection of the one they fancy, as well as overcoming unexpected obstacles. Wall-E's devotion and goal-oriented behavior regarding Eve parallels Keaton's determination to win over almost every one of his love interests, particularly in the Keaton films The General and The Cameraman.

Romantic Innocence
As with Wall-E, the Keaton character tends to be experiencing first love. With such situations, the smallest things are celebrated on a grand scale, such as holding hands or a chaste first kiss. Consider Wall-E's thrilling as Eve kisses him in space, literally floating away in a spiral of wonder. The Cameraman has a scene where the love interest gives Keaton's character a peck on the cheek after their date, and Keaton reacts much the same way, floating away in wonder.