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GoT e04s03: what did just happen?
Apr. 26th, 2014 10:53 amYes, that Jaime/Cersei rape scene caused quite a controversy. As well as some hilarious (in their unrealistic nature) spoofs.
But seriously, the problem with it is,
"Unlike in the book series, where Cersei is the one adamant to keep things the way they were and Jaime is the one who knows things must change, the television series has chosen to make Jaime desperate to salvage his secret relationship with his sister, while she pulls away from him. This is a creative choice that takes the characters in new directions, but does not alter their fundamental character development. What’s so frustrating about this rape scene, then, is that it not only does not fit into the continuity of Jaime’s character arc in in the books, but it does not even fit in with the character development that’s been established for Jaime within the television show."
And,
"It just feels like the showrunners buying into their own hype that Game of Thrones is the steamiest, edgiest show on television. You’ll never guess what happens next! Surprises at every corner! Nobody is safe! Boobs!"
"It feels wrong to tarnish Jaime’s character by making him a rapist, but what feels even more wrong is to treat this assault as if it speaks nothing to his character."
But seriously, the problem with it is,
"Unlike in the book series, where Cersei is the one adamant to keep things the way they were and Jaime is the one who knows things must change, the television series has chosen to make Jaime desperate to salvage his secret relationship with his sister, while she pulls away from him. This is a creative choice that takes the characters in new directions, but does not alter their fundamental character development. What’s so frustrating about this rape scene, then, is that it not only does not fit into the continuity of Jaime’s character arc in in the books, but it does not even fit in with the character development that’s been established for Jaime within the television show."
And,
"It just feels like the showrunners buying into their own hype that Game of Thrones is the steamiest, edgiest show on television. You’ll never guess what happens next! Surprises at every corner! Nobody is safe! Boobs!"
"It feels wrong to tarnish Jaime’s character by making him a rapist, but what feels even more wrong is to treat this assault as if it speaks nothing to his character."
