Layers upon layers. And looks. My take on today's BTS footage

[mysticgypsy1]

Not sure if this was covered in clunkhall's post earlier today. But I simply had to write this down.

I rewatched the clip again and I noticed how the characters' speech is so ambiguous. I mean of course it is/will be with M/M, but adding M/L into the mix was superbly done!

Mary: Have you seen the boys haircuts the women are wearing in Paris?

Matthew (not sure

Comments

[eolivet]

Oh, I think Matthew knew darn well who he was addressing. Hence the shocked looks from everyone.

I agree with you with your interpretation of Lavinia's lines, but the way the room falls into dead silence, I don't think they would've done that if Matthew was addressing Lavinia.

Additionally, he was implying to the crowd that he had claims on her and on the degree of her femininity.

Oh yes. It's so creepily possessive. Contrast to Matthew almost speaking to her as an equal -- not like it's her place not to cut her hair, but just that he likes it better the way it is. Expressing an opinion vs. claiming ownership.

But it wasn't until I read your post that I figured all that out. :p

[mysticgypsy1]

It is interesting because Mary is the one making a bold statement. Someone had to reply to her. I am glad it was Matthew. I can't imagine Lavinia saying something like this. Which makes me wonder about what on earth M/L can talk about after they married. How BORING!!!!

I MIGHT

[tripp3235]

I love that Mary will always be contrary.

But Mary, nonchalantly, says, "I am not sure how feminine I am." And so differentiating herself from Lavinia, showing her rebellious and independent streak again. And more importantly, challenging the men in the room, especially Matthew, whose "masculinity" was in question. But in a way she aligns with him in his gender issues too.

Yes! It's a different tactic than earlier when she compared herself favorably to Lavinia. I think it's unconscious of Mary to do this, but it's such a human thing to do. And with Matthew in the room she can't help herself.

I also love the interviewer doesn't even MENTION Richard. Ha!

Re: I MIGHT

[mysticgypsy1]

Interesting that Mary is contrary to the end, EXCEPT when it comes to Matthew-because she's never wavered!