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makin' a new post so I don't tl;dr my other one
This secret showed up in fandomsecrets the other day, and, of course, there was an instant outcry of "TROLL!" and people leaping to defend it.
Much was repetitive, but some things I found interesting from reading through some of the comments:
nuclearpez said: "My largest issue for watchmen was, while it got me to think, very rarely did I find myself caring or connecting to the story. Hence why I like it, but don't love it."
I don't know that I'd agree with the "liked it but didn't love it" part, but the rest of it I definitely do. I found it very difficult to relate to any of the characters - which, for me, is a key part of really connecting to a story. About the only thing I did relate to was Laurie's frustration with Jon's inactivity. Still found the whole thing fascinating, though.
I've seen a lot of discussion about how women are portrayed, and I thought this was an interesting and well-written response to that issue. I also like what OP says about, specifically, Laurie's role: I've also seen some commentary that Laurie is a useless character ("stupid bitch" once, actually) and I disagree for the same reason that OP states.
This is one of the better-written responses directly to the secret that I saw, and, again, I agree with everything OP has to say.
I've also seen a lot of discussion about people not understanding how people can sympathise with a character who's a rapist, or they don't understand how Sally could forgive the Comedian, or any number of other issues associated with the topic, and I think this is an interesting response to that. Well-thought out, well-written, and logical.
Okay, I'm done now :D
edit: STUFF I NEED TO DO IN THE NEXT 3-4 DAYS:
Okay, there. I feel better.
This secret showed up in fandomsecrets the other day, and, of course, there was an instant outcry of "TROLL!" and people leaping to defend it.
Much was repetitive, but some things I found interesting from reading through some of the comments:
nuclearpez said: "My largest issue for watchmen was, while it got me to think, very rarely did I find myself caring or connecting to the story. Hence why I like it, but don't love it."
I don't know that I'd agree with the "liked it but didn't love it" part, but the rest of it I definitely do. I found it very difficult to relate to any of the characters - which, for me, is a key part of really connecting to a story. About the only thing I did relate to was Laurie's frustration with Jon's inactivity. Still found the whole thing fascinating, though.
I've seen a lot of discussion about how women are portrayed, and I thought this was an interesting and well-written response to that issue. I also like what OP says about, specifically, Laurie's role: I've also seen some commentary that Laurie is a useless character ("stupid bitch" once, actually) and I disagree for the same reason that OP states.
This is one of the better-written responses directly to the secret that I saw, and, again, I agree with everything OP has to say.
I've also seen a lot of discussion about people not understanding how people can sympathise with a character who's a rapist, or they don't understand how Sally could forgive the Comedian, or any number of other issues associated with the topic, and I think this is an interesting response to that. Well-thought out, well-written, and logical.
Okay, I'm done now :D
edit: STUFF I NEED TO DO IN THE NEXT 3-4 DAYS:
- Study for government test
- Do the reading & answer questions for cultural studies extra credit
- Talk to Mrs Thurman about what other song to use for Sound of Music auditions
- Work on chapter 6 math homework
- Start on government essay
- Work on small project #4
- Paint beads
- Make the sculpey piece for the sword hilt
- Ask about using the theatre department's sewing machines
- Do the damn Earthbound application, already
- Turn in Earthbound application
- Clean out my car
- Clean out my purse
Okay, there. I feel better.