Meta: "Cyberwoman as Oedipus Rex" - crabby_lioness
Title: Cyberwoman as Oedipus Rex
Author: crabby_lioness
Rating: g
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Ianto/Lisa, Jack/Ianto
Spoilers: N/A
Summary: Cyberwoman had an intriguing beginning, but my Inner Classics Geek grinned from ear to ear at the two minute mark when I recognized the story they were working from. Cyberwoman is based on one of the Great Stories that few modern scriptwriters have the nerve to tackle. Cyberwoman is Oedipus Rex.
Reason to read it: Now, if ever you want good meta for Torchwood, the first person you should turn to should always be crabby_lioness. This is the case in this meta, where, in detail, she pulls Cyberwoman apart and compares and contrasts it against the classical greek story, Oedipus Rex, in detail. It's an extremely insightful read, even if you don't know the original myth.
Author: crabby_lioness
Rating: g
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Ianto/Lisa, Jack/Ianto
Spoilers: N/A
Summary: Cyberwoman had an intriguing beginning, but my Inner Classics Geek grinned from ear to ear at the two minute mark when I recognized the story they were working from. Cyberwoman is based on one of the Great Stories that few modern scriptwriters have the nerve to tackle. Cyberwoman is Oedipus Rex.
Reason to read it: Now, if ever you want good meta for Torchwood, the first person you should turn to should always be crabby_lioness. This is the case in this meta, where, in detail, she pulls Cyberwoman apart and compares and contrasts it against the classical greek story, Oedipus Rex, in detail. It's an extremely insightful read, even if you don't know the original myth.