Fanmix: The Uncomfortable Enemy
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The Uncomfortable Enemy: A Rupert Giles fanmix
Be careful in dealing with a man who cares nothing for comfort or promotion, but is simply determined to do what he believes to be right. He is a dangerous uncomfortable enemy, because his body, which you can always conquer, gives you little purchase upon his soul.
- Professor Gilbert Murray
Rupert Giles is one of Joss Whedon most compelling characters. The first presentation of Giles is of an altogether forgettable librarian who was played in the beginning as a comedic and cultural foil for the Scoobies; even the glimpses into Giles dark past in Band Candy are played with flair to it. As they get older, however, Whedon begins to tip off that Giles’ awkward demeanor is less about an age gap as it is a ploy to hide darker tendencies that he can and does tap into when the situation calls for it. It’s touched on during the show, and shown in its full glory (or darkness) in the season 8 comics.
He is the only character in core group who is played as “good guy” and murders in cold blood with impunity, and he displays no qualms about enduring and inflicting torture. He’s the one character who never breaks (is there anything to break in a man who killed his best friend before he was 30?) And he’ll use his position as an authority figure to lull the others into inaction, or encourage action when it best suits him. This isn’t to say he’s a Svengali. He does sincerely care for the kids and would die for any of them. He goes out of his way to protect Willow, remember? Just keep in mind this is the man who a year before was willing to have Dawn killed to save the world.
At best, Rupert Giles is a conflicted father figure, at worst, he’s a brilliant conman but through it all, he’s just a Watcher. Especially when he isn’t.
1. Sky Pilot pt. 1 - The Animals
2. Free Until They Cut Me Down- Iron and Wine
3. Take Back the City Tonight- Snow Patrol
4. I Constantly Thank God for Esteban- Panic! At the Disco
5. The General- the Rifles
6. I’ve Got Dreams to Remember- Otis Redding
7. Brothers on a Hotel Bed- Death Cab for a Cutie
8. Some Unholy War- Amy Winehouse
9. Whatever Happens- Michael Jackson
10. The Old Man’s Back Again- Scott Walker
11. Until We Bleed (feat Little Lyke)- Kleerup
12. For the Restless- Tom McRae
Zip. If you prefer individual songs, just comment.
The Uncomfortable Enemy: A Rupert Giles fanmix
Be careful in dealing with a man who cares nothing for comfort or promotion, but is simply determined to do what he believes to be right. He is a dangerous uncomfortable enemy, because his body, which you can always conquer, gives you little purchase upon his soul.
- Professor Gilbert Murray
Rupert Giles is one of Joss Whedon most compelling characters. The first presentation of Giles is of an altogether forgettable librarian who was played in the beginning as a comedic and cultural foil for the Scoobies; even the glimpses into Giles dark past in Band Candy are played with flair to it. As they get older, however, Whedon begins to tip off that Giles’ awkward demeanor is less about an age gap as it is a ploy to hide darker tendencies that he can and does tap into when the situation calls for it. It’s touched on during the show, and shown in its full glory (or darkness) in the season 8 comics.
He is the only character in core group who is played as “good guy” and murders in cold blood with impunity, and he displays no qualms about enduring and inflicting torture. He’s the one character who never breaks (is there anything to break in a man who killed his best friend before he was 30?) And he’ll use his position as an authority figure to lull the others into inaction, or encourage action when it best suits him. This isn’t to say he’s a Svengali. He does sincerely care for the kids and would die for any of them. He goes out of his way to protect Willow, remember? Just keep in mind this is the man who a year before was willing to have Dawn killed to save the world.
At best, Rupert Giles is a conflicted father figure, at worst, he’s a brilliant conman but through it all, he’s just a Watcher. Especially when he isn’t.
1. Sky Pilot pt. 1 - The Animals
2. Free Until They Cut Me Down- Iron and Wine
3. Take Back the City Tonight- Snow Patrol
4. I Constantly Thank God for Esteban- Panic! At the Disco
5. The General- the Rifles
6. I’ve Got Dreams to Remember- Otis Redding
7. Brothers on a Hotel Bed- Death Cab for a Cutie
8. Some Unholy War- Amy Winehouse
9. Whatever Happens- Michael Jackson
10. The Old Man’s Back Again- Scott Walker
11. Until We Bleed (feat Little Lyke)- Kleerup
12. For the Restless- Tom McRae
Zip. If you prefer individual songs, just comment.