RIGHT? Like, my mother complains that I don't like to read "real" books about "real" things. And though I usually ignore her, sometimes I treat her to a rant about why scifi/fantasy allows for one of the purest looks into the human mind I have ever seen. Since scifi/fantasy is, admittedly, usually based in the world of speculation at best, the authors are forced the make the characters that much more...human in the most unexpected of ways in order to give the reader the wonderful, complicated connection to these complex people.
Werewolves are fabulous (and your ongoing crush on Remus Lupin is entirely valid). It's so true that the werewolf mythology is inherently more complicated and thus truer to form. They can be sexualized ::coughJacobcough:: but it's not a mandatory thing. Rather, they can be sexualized in a more human way, if that makes sense. As in, they are more than just their sexiness. As for that fan essay - I think I read it, actually, since I recall that commentary on Lupin's chronic illness being a chaotic, uncontrollable, "grown-up" problem. I think it's a really interesting assessment given the fact that, once again, magic/fantasy/etc is used to turn a "real world" problem into something that forces you to take a second look at the parallels.
Yes, I agree. I never really understood why vampires were so sexualized, honestly. Like...what's sexy about objectification, sexual violence, and someone stealing your vitality via blood-drinking? That being said, though, I do realize is a more "modern" take on vampires - Stoker sure as hell wasn't advocating you run off with an ageless man who sparkles in the sunlight ::sighs::
And that is EXACTLY what fandom is for. Feel free to have a lengthy conversation about varieties of supernatural characters with me anytime ♥
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Date: 2012-02-12 06:03 pm (UTC)Werewolves are fabulous (and your ongoing crush on Remus Lupin is entirely valid). It's so true that the werewolf mythology is inherently more complicated and thus truer to form. They can be sexualized ::coughJacobcough:: but it's not a mandatory thing. Rather, they can be sexualized in a more human way, if that makes sense. As in, they are more than just their sexiness. As for that fan essay - I think I read it, actually, since I recall that commentary on Lupin's chronic illness being a chaotic, uncontrollable, "grown-up" problem. I think it's a really interesting assessment given the fact that, once again, magic/fantasy/etc is used to turn a "real world" problem into something that forces you to take a second look at the parallels.
Yes, I agree. I never really understood why vampires were so sexualized, honestly. Like...what's sexy about objectification, sexual violence, and someone stealing your vitality via blood-drinking? That being said, though, I do realize is a more "modern" take on vampires - Stoker sure as hell wasn't advocating you run off with an ageless man who sparkles in the sunlight ::sighs::
And that is EXACTLY what fandom is for. Feel free to have a lengthy conversation about varieties of supernatural characters with me anytime ♥