More Second Doctor musings...

[rose_of_pollux]

Now that I'm back, I'm ready to get back to writing again. I did have an awesome weekend--which included being able to finish reading the Second Doctor novel Dreams of Empire. It was really good, and I have to say, I was highly intrigued by the author deciding to showcase Two's darker side--and it was how it played out that made it a brilliant

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[insaneladybug]

Wow, that does sound like a very intense novel! If I actually had the money, I'd like to read some of these novels you talk about. But I don't know when I'd ever have the money for that as well as for the things I want in the fandoms I'm in.

Your analyses are always very fascinating to read. I like this musing of yours on how the Doctor changed, and how Jamie is still there and still loyal and understanding post-Trial.

[rose_of_pollux]

Yesss, it was! I really liked it! And yeah, I understand totally about money issues. I really want that novel about the Master, but it's just way too expensive--$35 for a used copy? Ugh.

And thanks! There's definitely a lot to analyze in this series, and that's half the fun...

[karstcrystal]

Oops...forgot to add,
I took a slightly different interpretation in SEEDS OF DEATH when the Ice Lord screamed, "You destroyed an entire fleet!" The Doctor simply said, quietly, "You tried to destroy an entire world." One of the dark things about Two is he will revert to logic and not look back. An entire world is more important than a fleet of invaders; in EOTD he admits to Victoria that five lives against that of worlds isn't good. He can't make the choice that those lives are worth more--and she's one of the five lives in question! She understands what he means, and she doesn't argue, but how many people would try to explain they had that part of themself to a young girl they'd just met? He's never joking when he says this, nor is he blustering or buffooning. In these moments, the Clown is no longer laughing; the joke is over. And, for better or worse, the trap is sprung.

[rose_of_pollux]

Two reverting to logic and being colder as a result is definitely interesting--and now makes his attempts to get Zoe to think with emotions much more telling; he doesn't want her ending up like him...

Ooh. Yes, definitely, Two running scared from the Time Lords is the first in a long line of heartbreak in that episode.

And yes, not being able to protect Jamie from the Sontarans and the Androgums would definitely hurt--his reaction in part three when he can hear Jamie crying out in agony, and how he practically begs Six to save him...

And ooh, yes, post-trial Jamie definitely is different, too. Also gives support to the idea that he's aware of his changed role...

[karstcrystal]

Wow, I like your headcanon, it works very well with mine