Quote:Which was shown only through symbolism and hence should be ignored with contempt.
It was Shinji's very personal decision to not be a part of the gestalt humanity that was third impact that brought him and presumably asuka back to individuality and the "real" world.
Sorry, I have issues from being forced to read Hawthorne.
Quote:I think that there are two classes of Eva fans. First, there are the people who saw the first half of the series and actually started liking the characters and such. Then the ending happened and they went "OUCH!"
So, no matter what kind of advice and support doug tries to give them, they're all set on a course that started a long time ago for them.
Then there are the people who watched the first half of the series and went, "hmm. Robot show. Yawn. But weird shit in the background, interesting." Then the ending happened and they went "Hey, cool, look how subtle and symbolic this is! Wow!"
Symbolism is author-wanking, nothing more. As with self-inserts, it can be interesting if done well and viewed by someone with an open or sufficiently analytical mindset.
I am not open to symbolism, and I prefer not to analyse my entertainment.
Blessed be.
-n
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"V, did you do something foolish?"
"Yes, and it was glorious."