- His actions are often exaggerated and unrealistic. For example, he frequently runs off cliffs and into walls without sustaining any injuries, and he can survive being hit by anvils and other heavy objects.
- He often uses elaborate and complex contraptions to catch the Road Runner, but these contraptions often backfire and end up harming him instead of the Road Runner.
- He has a distinctive personality, with a cunning and determined nature, but also a tendency to be gullible and naive.
- He is depicted with animalistic features, such as a long tail, pointed ears, and sharp teeth, but he also has human-like characteristics, such as wearing clothes and using tools.
- The essay frequently refers to him in a humorous and light-hearted manner, suggesting that he is not meant to be taken seriously as a real animal.