The Vampire Diaries "Children of the Damned" ~ Baby, you can invade my personal space anytime

Feb 08, 2010 14:18

Just a quick pre-statement. These reviews are simply the way I see the episode and the characters, with ranting and bashing thrown in. I do not enjoy Stefan's character at all. If you have read my previous reviews, you know this. If not, this note should tip you off. Just to say, I will not be responsible for any hurt feelings. So, please, no ( Read more... )

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sidesmile February 9 2010, 08:44:05 UTC
It may seem like I'm implying that it's all Damon's fault--I'm not. Sorry if I'm not clear enough, I'm just trying to present the Stefan side of things because all I've been seeing is the Damon's side (which can be biased as well) and with that presented (which I do agree on a lot of the factors as I'm not saying I don't), I didn't feel I really need to re-state the Damon side of the situation. I've always thought the mistrust between the two brothers lie in the both of them (which in the greater scheme, the story is about the brothers' relationship with one another more so than the romance imo).

There's so much misunderstanding and mistrust between the brothers (...) they still are stabbing each other in the back."
What I meant was this situation is an unending cycle which started with Katherine imprisonment. Their initial relationship was very close, trusting (Hell they were fine with Katherine sleeping with both of them though Katherine may have influenced Stefan anyway). Though unintentional, it was Stefan's fault that Katherine was captured and it started with that.

Stefan mentioned that when Damon is always in his life (which I think was his chance at Damon's trust again), Stefan states he always regrets it. I find that statement is never mentioned when discussing these characters. We only look at the present, not the time between 1864 and the present that made both brothers treat each other the way they do. Though we may never know the details depending if the writers decide to reveal it to us.

I never said Damon was the only one that causes this mistrust. Like I stated above, both of them contribute to the problem. Stefan has done plenty of manipulative things to Damon (Family Ties and You're Undead to Me show this well). The most recent episode is a big example of Stefan betraying, using, and lying to his brother (and at the same time, Damon was going to try to free Katherine alone anyway). So once again, this cycle of betrayal continues.

Sorry about the debate lacunaclaudia, but I hope it clears it up a bit more? And if I don't respond for a while, it's probably because I am a sleep; its like 4 am. Night!

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