I am in awe of this detailed analysis. WHY haven't you shared this before now? Okay. I know, I know. But, Cham Cham, this is so enlightening and engaging. Even the assertions that I would have disagreed with going into a discussion of this episode made perfect sense when shown in context.
You know, I have also always loved 2.04, and I'd picked up on a smattering of what you clearly delineate here, but I think I really only loved it on a surface and a half level? But here you show there are so many layers.
Yes, yes, yes to this being Annie's episode. This is the episode, along with 1.05, that I point to when people say that Annie isn't a 'strong female character'. I ADORE her vulnerabilities in this episode as much as her strengths. Like you, I wish Annie had always been given this much time to show how amazing she is. Yes to it being themed around female agency --- both the dangers of ignoring it and the reward that can come from it. Yes to the all-encompassing use of colour and the undertones that can be derived from it.
ALSO, can I just say that I really appreciated all the pictures and quotes? The way you organised and set this essay out made it so easy and entertaining to read. I feel like I've learned something by having fun.
♥ ♥ ♥ I have been waiting for this because I knew it would be excellent, but it was still even more excellent than I was imagining. You are a shiny gold rock star!
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You know, I have also always loved 2.04, and I'd picked up on a smattering of what you clearly delineate here, but I think I really only loved it on a surface and a half level? But here you show there are so many layers.
Yes, yes, yes to this being Annie's episode. This is the episode, along with 1.05, that I point to when people say that Annie isn't a 'strong female character'. I ADORE her vulnerabilities in this episode as much as her strengths. Like you, I wish Annie had always been given this much time to show how amazing she is. Yes to it being themed around female agency --- both the dangers of ignoring it and the reward that can come from it. Yes to the all-encompassing use of colour and the undertones that can be derived from it.
ALSO, can I just say that I really appreciated all the pictures and quotes? The way you organised and set this essay out made it so easy and entertaining to read. I feel like I've learned something by having fun.
♥ ♥ ♥ I have been waiting for this because I knew it would be excellent, but it was still even more excellent than I was imagining. You are a shiny gold rock star!