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Thoughts about the Sybil/Branson spoilers for episode 8
Am
I the only one a bit disappointed that the Earl gives them his
blessing? It just seems totally unrealistic to me. Violet and Cora would
never forgive him for it, plus it places Edith's and Mary's prospects
in jeopardy***. I know because of what he does with Jane he would seem a
hypocrite, but let's face it, having a snog with the maid is a bit
different to getting married and having your daughter move to a country
that is soon to be ravaged by civil war (I mean at this point the Easter
Rising wasn't that long ago at all). Besides, sexual relationships between male family members and female domestic servants were surprisingly common.
Just seems a bit strange that a man who is so dedicated to
preserving the family line/his home would have such a complete sea
change. I mean, I know WWI did change things, but I can't imagine it
having a sudden effect (as opposed to an incremental, "drip drip" one) on a man who for all intents and purposes is a member of one of the most conservative part of society.
I
wanted more angst, I don't know. Maybe that's what we'll see with
Cora/Violet/Mary (but let's face it, they'll have to fall in line with
Robert). It's just a bit ludicrous if the whole family accept it so
soon. What is it going to be, Branson at the Christmas dinner table
getting served by his former colleagues? I don't think so.
Also,
Branson would probably end up being a journalist at the Irish
Citizen/Sinn Fein newspaper or something similar. Yes, being a
journalist has a degree of respectability to it, but I can't imagine
Branson working at a newspaper Robert would approve of.
Still super happy though :3 Let them be together, but I don't want Fellowes to make it all roses and happiness
Saying that, I'm worrying already about season 3 now, because you know no-one can be happy for long in DA.
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Also say, for example, Mary doesn't marry Carlisle but he still lives.
Can you imagine the field day he'd have with this family? He'd have the
Pamuk scandal and have the chance to basically crucify Mary's baby sister all over the front pages.
**** And then him and Branson engage in a newspaper war which makes me happy