I’ve never told you how happy I am about Lelouch’s development, mostly because I was terrified of how they would portray the impact of Nunnally’s death on his characterization after Turn 18. This is a tricky, tricky business, since Nunnally is his most important person and the moral axis of Lelouch’s life. I want some more grieving, really, like we had when Lelouch found out Nunnally had a life of her own. We will see if we get it or not. So far so good. Contrary to you, I bought his deal with Rolo completely. But you already know that.
I love the double meaning you gave to "Your big brother is a liar" and his relationship with the locked. Nice interpretation! You saved my day.
I don’t think they have downgraded Suzaku completely, because as you pointed out, the story is still focused on him even if he has less screen time. When push comes to shove, Geass is still centered on Lelouch’s vendetta and his relationship with Suzaku. I’d like to remember that Suzaku is the only person to whom Charles showed the Sword of Akasha. Suzaku and nobody else. “Not even Schneizel knows of this place.”
Contrary to Lelouch – who seems to be -understandably - all over the place – R2 Suzaku has very well established themes: loyalty, identity and guilt. “Did I… do that?” Mind you, he uses boku then. I think that part of that is because he is a scared, scared Eleven, but another part has to do with the fact that it was Suzaku’s honorable Britannian persona who used Freya on the Tokyo settlement. The mysterious final scene, with Suzaku’s laughing at his own reflection, suggests yet another identity crisis. Again, we get Suzaku’s tripod: loyalty, identity and guilt, which is why I’m not so worried about his development post Turn 19.
Jeremiah is self-centered as usual<3, but it was nice that he had that talk with Suzaku. But seriously, Orange-kun, just let the poor boy mope alone. But I love that dialog, and Kallen's reaction to Lelouch still trying to search her sister. They both have acquired a brand new meaning to me.
I wonder how Suzaku much realizes that Schneizel used shamelessly him to get to his brother. He made sure to record their conversation. He knew Suzaku would both accept to carry Freya warn Lelouch in advance. Schneizel, like Lelouch, understands people and use that against them, which made me squee when I went back to Turn 3:
Schneizel: “His promotion is something to be happy about./ His conscience and sense of responsibility will guide him.”
SERIOUSLY, you’ve got to love Geass’ text. ;__;
I must write an essay on Nina. I just want to let you know. And – like you- I loved her conversation with Lloyd. Llody, sometimes, can be awesome too.
I don’t think I will ever get tired of CG’s endless games of truth and lies. The first time Suzaku meets Lelouch, he is telling a lie to protect Nunnally. Now Schneizel is using the truth to kill his brother. Geass thrives on ambiguities and reversal of values, which is something I adore in fiction. I’m particularly excited about the next episode’s title. Where is Sunday when I need it?
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I’ve never told you how happy I am about Lelouch’s development, mostly because I was terrified of how they would portray the impact of Nunnally’s death on his characterization after Turn 18. This is a tricky, tricky business, since Nunnally is his most important person and the moral axis of Lelouch’s life. I want some more grieving, really, like we had when Lelouch found out Nunnally had a life of her own. We will see if we get it or not. So far so good. Contrary to you, I bought his deal with Rolo completely. But you already know that.
I love the double meaning you gave to "Your big brother is a liar" and his relationship with the locked. Nice interpretation! You saved my day.
I don’t think they have downgraded Suzaku completely, because as you pointed out, the story is still focused on him even if he has less screen time. When push comes to shove, Geass is still centered on Lelouch’s vendetta and his relationship with Suzaku. I’d like to remember that Suzaku is the only person to whom Charles showed the Sword of Akasha. Suzaku and nobody else. “Not even Schneizel knows of this place.”
Contrary to Lelouch – who seems to be -understandably - all over the place – R2 Suzaku has very well established themes: loyalty, identity and guilt. “Did I… do that?” Mind you, he uses boku then. I think that part of that is because he is a scared, scared Eleven, but another part has to do with the fact that it was Suzaku’s honorable Britannian persona who used Freya on the Tokyo settlement. The mysterious final scene, with Suzaku’s laughing at his own reflection, suggests yet another identity crisis. Again, we get Suzaku’s tripod: loyalty, identity and guilt, which is why I’m not so worried about his development post Turn 19.
Jeremiah is self-centered as usual<3, but it was nice that he had that talk with Suzaku. But seriously, Orange-kun, just let the poor boy mope alone. But I love that dialog, and Kallen's reaction to Lelouch still trying to search her sister. They both have acquired a brand new meaning to me.
I wonder how Suzaku much realizes that Schneizel used shamelessly him to get to his brother. He made sure to record their conversation. He knew Suzaku would both accept to carry Freya warn Lelouch in advance. Schneizel, like Lelouch, understands people and use that against them, which made me squee when I went back to Turn 3:
Schneizel: “His promotion is something to be happy about./ His conscience and sense of responsibility will guide him.”
SERIOUSLY, you’ve got to love Geass’ text. ;__;
I must write an essay on Nina. I just want to let you know. And – like you- I loved her conversation with Lloyd. Llody, sometimes, can be awesome too.
I don’t think I will ever get tired of CG’s endless games of truth and lies. The first time Suzaku meets Lelouch, he is telling a lie to protect Nunnally. Now Schneizel is using the truth to kill his brother. Geass thrives on ambiguities and reversal of values, which is something I adore in fiction. I’m particularly excited about the next episode’s title. Where is Sunday when I need it?