I think there is a whole redemption theme going on her - and that is why they are all on the island. So somehow , they all gotta be able to be saved.
I've really got to learn to just do the damage and get out of town. It's the 'stay and gloat' that gets me every time.
Ethan Rayne ,'Potential'
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beth b - May 12, 2005 10:34:15 am PDT #8061 of 10000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Jessica - May 12, 2005 10:41:05 am PDT #8062 of 10000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
She's going to jail, innocent of the big fat exciting crime or not.
So? She's still more a victim than a criminal, and to me, that's boring writing. Isn't there anyone on this island without a tragically sympathetic past?
DXMachina - May 12, 2005 10:43:43 am PDT #8063 of 10000
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Isn't there anyone on this island without a tragically sympathetic past?
Maybe Scott and Steve were tax cheats.
Laura - May 12, 2005 10:44:48 am PDT #8064 of 10000
Our wings are not tired.
Maybe Scott and Steve were tax cheats.
I got sympathy for that.
Frankenbuddha - May 12, 2005 10:47:43 am PDT #8065 of 10000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Isn't there anyone on this island without a tragically sympathetic past?
So far just Rose, Vincent and Snicker-bitch.
Matt the Bruins fan - May 12, 2005 10:49:23 am PDT #8066 of 10000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Isn't there anyone on this island without a tragically sympathetic past?
Sawyer's tragic past has been thus far incapable of wringing any sympathy from me, but I get what you're saying. Maybe Shannon? The horribleness in her case seems to be as much a conscious choice as a product of her upbringing.
Jars - May 12, 2005 10:51:08 am PDT #8067 of 10000
She's still more a victim than a criminal, and to me, that's boring writing.
I can see your point, but I have very little sympathy for the whole "I shoot people because I'm damaged" schtick. Even if they do try and make her out to be a victim in the end, I probably won't be buying what they're trying to sell me, much as I don't buy Kate's "supposedly".
Jessica - May 12, 2005 10:51:46 am PDT #8068 of 10000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
But Shannon and Rose both have tragically sympathetic presents, what with Boone and Rose's husband both being recently dead.
Vincent, though...he's a killing MACHINE! And that science teacher from last night seemed a little bitchy. Maybe there's hope yet.
beth b - May 12, 2005 10:53:39 am PDT #8069 of 10000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Unfortunatley, I think it is a problem with series television. They want you to be sympathetic with characters. and they write black and white. In real life people that commit crimes have families and friends that care about them and visa versa. on tv, if you are going to like a criminal they are often 1) funny and/or clever or, 2) justified.
I could buy the fact that kate is a really smart criminal. She has been running long enough. So I am guessing that would mean she could chose when to be ruthless - but that doesn't happen on tv
Jessica - May 12, 2005 11:01:17 am PDT #8070 of 10000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Even if they do try and make her out to be a victim in the end, I probably won't be buying what they're trying to sell me
That's really interesting, actually, because I've been having the exact opposite reaction. I feel like they're trying to sell me a hardened criminal, and failing.