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   BY KAYLEIGH BANKS   
      
      
   Before she headed to LA to try and make it big as an actress, Cordelia Chase   
   was an integral part of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Although she was   
   introduced to viewers as Sunnydale's "Queen of Mean," Cordelia managed to   
   worm her way into the fans' good graces when she helped the Scoobies in   
   their time of need.   
      
   Despite her popularity, Cordelia also managed to earn the viewers'   
   compassion when they realized she was just as insecure and lonely as anyone   
   else. It's just a shame that she reverted into an ice queen again before she   
   graduated. Take a look at the following instances to remember the emotional   
   roller coaster Cordelia Chase took fans on...   
      
      
   10   
   Hated: Bullying Willow   
      
   When Cordelia was first introduced, she seemed like she was a nice person.   
   She allowed Buffy to share her textbook and offered to show her around the   
   school. However, the viewers' opinion of her changed when she decided to   
   mock Willow's fashion sense and said that she was a loser.   
      
   When Buffy decided to start hanging out with Willow and Xander, Cordelia   
   took to insulting her as well. She may not have been a vampire, but Cordy   
   has one vicious bite.   
      
      
   9   
   Sympathetic: Cordelia Admits She Is Lonely   
      
   Through most of season 1, Cordelia was maintained her queen bee facade.   
   However, in "Out of Mind, Out of Sight," she dropped her guard a little when   
   she admitted to Buffy that she feels alone. Cordelia went on to say that   
   despite her popularity, none of her "friends" really know her, and she   
   wondered if they even like her.   
      
   What makes the scene even sadder is the fact that Cordelia didn't feel like   
   she was being listened to. Yet, she would continue the wicked queen of high   
   school routine because it's better than feeling alone. This was the first   
   time many fans could relate and sympathize with Cordelia.   
      
      
   8   
   Hated: Obsession With Becoming Homecoming Queen   
      
   By season 3, Cordelia was shown to be a key asset to the Scooby Gang and was   
   mostly civil with its members. However, there were times where she couldn't   
   hold back her venomous bite and she would still mistreat them. An example of   
   this was in the episode "Homecoming" when she goes to war with Buffy over   
   the Homecoming Queen title.   
      
   Since Cordelia was too wrapped up in herself, she forgot to tell Buffy to   
   get her picture taken for the yearbook. As a result, Buffy decided to run   
   against her. When Cordelia heard the news, she wasted no time in insulting   
   Buffy. It was a side no one wanted to see again.   
      
      
   7   
   Sympathetic: Revelation Her Father Is Broke   
      
   Another moment where the viewers got to see Cordelia's vulnerable side was   
   when she admitted to Xander her family was bankrupt. In "The Prom," Xander   
   was shocked to see Cordelia working in an expensive boutique since she came   
   from a wealthy family.   
      
   While she tried to hide the truth, Cordelia ended up telling Xander that she   
   had to get a job to pay for a prom dress she had on layaway. She also   
   revealed that her car, cell phone, and even her home had been taken away,   
   too. It's a lot of pressure for an 18-year-old to take on.   
      
      
   6   
   Hated: Blaming Buffy For Her Breakup   
      
   After her break-up with Xander, Cordelia decided to go back to being an ice   
   queen and decided to freeze the Scoobies out. In "The Wish," Cordelia   
   decided to purge herself of all things Xander after she caught him cheating   
   on her. However, instead of blaming him and Willow, Cordelia decided that   
   all her bad luck is Buffy's fault.   
      
   This led her to inadvertently create a parallel universe as wished to Anya   
   that she lived in a world where Buffy didn't come to Sunnydale. Cordelia   
   then took great pleasure in her Buffy-less world — but not for long.   
      
      
   5   
   Sympathetic: Wrong Place At The Wrong Time   
      
   While it was quite entertaining to see Cordelia go up against the Big Bads,   
   fans couldn't help but worry about the impact it had on her mental health.   
   Cordelia may not be the easiest person to get along with but that didn't   
   mean she deserved to die.   
      
   She was always seen to in the wrong place at the wrong time. Remember when   
   she found the headless body of their science teacher? Or when she discovered   
   the AV club and her boyfriend Kevin? It's a lot for anyone to go through.   
      
      
   4   
   Hated: Dumping Xander On St. Valentine's Day   
      
   Although Xander and Cordelia had a somewhat loving relationship, everyone   
   knew they weren't right for each other. For one, they continuously hurt one   
   another — whether it was because of Xander's feelings for Willow or because   
   Cordelia was ashamed to be seen with him.   
      
   In one upsetting instance, Cordelia decided to dump Xander on Valentine's   
   Day to protect her reputation. Although they rekindled their relationship at   
   the end of the episode, the fact that she cared more about what her   
   "friends" thought than her boyfriend proved she was more than a bit shallow.   
      
      
   3   
   Sympathetic: When Xander Cheated   
      
   When Xander and Willow cheated on Cordelia and Oz, respectively, fans   
   couldn't help but side with the cheerleader. Especially when they could see   
   how devastated she was by Xander's betrayal. Everyone saw how much Cordelia   
   had changed for him. She dropped her friend group and her reputation had   
   taken a hit, though she was a lot less shallow and selfish.   
      
   Considering Cordelia had confessed that she was in love with him, fans'   
   hearts broke for her when she walked in on him and Willow kissing. No one   
   even blamed Cordelia when she decided she wanted nothing to do with Xander.   
      
      
   2   
   Hated: Trying To Steal Angel   
      
   Before she and Buffy called a stalemate, Cordelia got on the wrong end of   
   Bangel fans when she tried to split Buffy and Angel up. In the early stages   
   of Bangel's relationship, Cordelia made a play for the vampire every chance   
   she got. She would flirt and dance with him, get him to walk her home, or   
   was glued to his side in battle.   
      
   Cordelia even told Buffy that she should be afraid of a little competition   
   because she was going to try and win Angel. Cordelia's determination to ruin   
   Buffy's life just got annoying.   
      
      
   1   
   Sympathetic: Getting Impaled   
      
   After witnessing Xander cheating on her, Cordelia fled from the scene hurt   
   and devastated. But it wasn't just a broken heart she had to contend with.   
   After she ran away, Cordelia fell through the rotten stairs and impaled   
   herself on a piece of metal rebar.   
      
   As she was recovering in hospital, Cordelia broke up with Xander and told   
      
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