What a GREAT way to describe last week's episode -- it really WAS the "showstopper." :D But this ep was the powerful, poignant ballad or love song that comes halfway through the second act, and stays with you after you leave the theater. :)
It's such a great perspective on the men who've never had power in the show vs. the men who have.
His attempts to regain his position as respected head of the household are increasingly desperate as he has lost all sense of perspective.And oddly enough, I liked him more than I have since 3x01! I think because he was really, truly alone in his beliefs, so it was easier to sympathize with him. I didn't like it when he had allies (Matthew OR Mary -- who should be on each other's side -- taking his). I like him as the pathetic older man who's losing touch. Unlike last year, where I felt he was emasculated, now I think he's just feeling his age. He won't adapt
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oddly enough, I liked him more than I have since 3x01! I think because he was really, truly alone in his beliefs, so it was easier to sympathize with him. I didn't like it when he had allies (Matthew OR Mary -- who should be on each other's side -- taking his). I like him as the pathetic older man who's losing touch. I can see what you mean and I partially agree. I think recent events and the erratic and sometimes downright crazy way he's been behaving have highlighted his helplessness. It kind of reminds me of my own dad at times, who also, when he feels control over his world slipping away from him (long summer visits by our tribe can have that effect because we sort of invade his one-person household in a way that has him hiding in his room), has a tendency to act in ways that give a toddler a run for his money. Honestly, sometimes I think my three-year-old is more sensible. So yeah, I get it, but at the same time that kind of behaviour makes me want to grab my own dad and shake him, so I guess personal experience doesn't exactly
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It's such a great perspective on the men who've never had power in the show vs. the men who have.
His attempts to regain his position as respected head of the household are increasingly desperate as he has lost all sense of perspective.And oddly enough, I liked him more than I have since 3x01! I think because he was really, truly alone in his beliefs, so it was easier to sympathize with him. I didn't like it when he had allies (Matthew OR Mary -- who should be on each other's side -- taking his). I like him as the pathetic older man who's losing touch. Unlike last year, where I felt he was emasculated, now I think he's just feeling his age. He won't adapt ( ... )
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