It's natural and to be expected that different viewers look at characters and their actions in different ways. However, there are probably particular characteristics that are intrinsic to and defining of a character.

So I'm curious about the opinions of people who write and read Lois & Clark fanfiction: what characteristics would you attribute as being intrinsic to Lois? What traits would you expect to be present in most, if not all, stories involving the character? Is there an aspect of her personality that, if it were missing from a particular depiction of Lois, would make you think that she's acting out of character?

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.