Disclaimer: this is about fiction and narrative, which are based on rhyme and reason, every action a character makes is a deliberate choice by the author so unlike with real life, it's possible to question the motive of these actions
I'm legit asking btw, please tell me if you know
Besides switching the narrative from Tamlin to Rhysand (going from Amarantha's dark obsession with Tam to her habitual abuse of Rhys) what did sjm gain from making Amarantha a rapist?
Character wise, she was already evil, with an actually interesting backstory so why?
In the "original" storyline, inspired by the Ballad of Tamlin, it makes sense for Amarantha to want Tamlin, ultimately the story boils down to a heroine saving the hero from the fairy queen. Therefore the idea of her assaulting him once she finally has him is in character and in alignment with the story
But in the context of final product, what was the point of Amarantha's sexual abuse of Rhysand? It only ever matters once, and that's so Rhysand can skirt the responsibility of his own actions against Feyre.
So why not just have Rhys not assault Feyre? Have him be cruel but specifically forgo the sexual element
Ianthe, at least, seeks power in every possible way. It makes sense that she would go to such lengths, especially with how bloodlines hold magic etc
But Amarantha? What's the point? She could just as easily enslaved Rhysand or held someone hostage or made a bargain.
My personal opinion is that sjm has a twisted, but unfortunately common, notion of sexual interest - whether reciprocated or not - being a badge of honour, for women but especially for men.
She thinks she's showing us how desirable and literally irresistible the character is by making them a victim
Via twaniimals
I dunno I mean I knew a lot of Americans were against it but I assumed they were all elitist right wing weirdos.
What's the mainstream left wing position then if it's not socialism?
PJO TUMBLR GIRLIES WAKE THE FUCK UP
Idc, if someone was making fun of MY wife’s chronic disorder that she is supposedly very sensitive about in front of thousands of people, I’d get on stage and smack the shit out of him too
“can’t you just enjoy things?” i enjoy critically engaging with media I love… it’s not the same as being hater. but I also enjoy being a hater so fuck you
okay but like a soft dom who tells you to ask politely for what you want and tells you to use your words not because you have to earn it or they’ll deny you, but because they want so badly to give you what you want and want you to know you deserve to want. soft doms who want to give you anything and everything they just need you to tell them because they can’t read your mind. they never want to deny you, or humiliate you for what you want, they just want you to learn to voice your wants and needs without shame, even the ones that feel vulnerable. soft doms who tell you to use your words because they’re going to praise the hell out of you for setting boundaries and voicing your desires because you deserve to have them just as much as anyone else. they want you to get comfortable with asking because they want to give you every last thing your heart desires.
If you ship Obi Wan x Anakin (or any other master x padawan ship) you’re gross pass it on
(talking about communication between group members for a group project)
person a: but what if I get my phone taken away so I can’t text y’all?
person b: why would you get your phone taken away?
a: cuz i get grounded all the time
b: why
a: for sneaking out
person c: then don’t sneak out. it’s not that hard.
a: first of all, that’s what she said, and second of all, if I don’t sneak out, then how am I supposed to get more weed?
b: .....that makes so much sense.....
a: what?
c: you’re always high. that’s why you’re the way that you are.....
pearletta - 19 - bd: 02/28/04 - she/her - all women are goddesses - star wars (f the sequels), percy jackson, harry potter (f jkr), the belles (underrated), marvel, twilight (only putting this here bc i LIVE for trash talking twilight), acotar (nesta motherfuckin' archeron supremecy!), the song of achilles (don't even get me started i love this book so much), and numerous other fandoms! -
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