Ahem. This scene right here,
basically. This, righthere:
See Exhibit A:
So I really wanted to leave this meta as
is and let the visuals speak for themselves. I really wanted to leave it as is, to get across the symbolic impact of this scene, because it’s the driving force behind my theory and
honestly the most important part in the movie. But in lit crit when you present
your ideas, you need to back up the crux of your argument with evidence, so
that’s what I’m going to do.
Before I get started, I wanted to
thank all those in the fandom who contributed their ideas to this (honestly, it
was one of the most stimulating discussions I’ve had on art history in ages).
Additionally, I want to give a special shout-out to @a-shipper-despite-herself,
who was instrumental in creating the collages. You’re a trooper.
What follows is an exhaustive, essay-length thesis-length deconstruction on the canon possibilities of Rey/Kylo (and all their
variations), and why the symbolism in the film reinforces the erotic subtext
between them (yes, you read that right. Erotic).
The essay is a roundabout continuation of last week’s meta on Force Bonds and
the similarities between Revan/Kylo and Bastila/Rey (which you can read here).
Spoilers for TFA, EU/KotOR, and general craziness after the jump. Again, if
you’re looking for surprises, don’t follow. I basically give everything away
in detail.
NOTE: Apparently this thing is so big it crashes the mobile app. Either open it through a web browser on your phone or a laptop/desktop to get around it.
Martine Leavitt offers a spellbinding story, interweaving elements of classic fantasy and high romance in this National Book Award Finalist. Keturah follows a legendary hart into the king’s forest, where she becomes hopelessly lost. Her strength diminishes until, finally, she realizes that death is near. Little does she know that he is a young, handsome lord, melancholy and stern. Renowned for her storytelling, Keturah is able to charm Lord Death with a story and thereby gain a reprieve but only for twenty-four hours. She must find her one true love within that time or all is lost. Keturah searches desperately while the village prepares for an unexpected visit from the king, and Keturah is thrust into a prominent role as mysterious happenings alarm her friends and neighbors. Lord Death’s presence hovers over this all until Keturah confronts him one last time in the harrowing climax.
Monsters and Villains 