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“Not exactly Raffles, is it?”: Watching Tenko
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<blockquote data-quote="Mel O&#039;Drama" data-source="post: 225855" data-attributes="member: 23"><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><u>Series Two</u></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px">Parts Three to Five</span></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Mixed feelings about Sally’s suicide. It’s terribly sad of course, and I'll miss the character. But given the situation, the view of death is different and I thought it interesting to focus on the freeing aspect and the fact that the suicide was timed to sabotage the camp inspection.</p><p></p><p>The response to it highlighted how societal views towards suicide have, in many ways, progressed in the last three quarters of a century. It’s perhaps understandable that Sister Ulrica would view it through a certain prism. Not to mention that priest (ugh - what a thoroughly horrible man). Young Daisy focussing on the sin rather than the person seemed a little shocking. Indeed, the person who initially responds to the suicide for what it is - the tragic death of a woman who deserves to be lovingly remembered - is atheist Beatrice.</p><p></p><p>As with Sally’s suicide, the characters’ responses to Dorothy’s wish for an abortion tell us much about them. Once again, there are some surprises. For Kate - one of the most outwardly free and liberal characters - it erupts into anger that a fellow medic could even consider supporting Dorothy in her choice. Once again, it’s Ulrica who overcomes her discomfort at Dorothy’s choice and does what she can to support her once the decision is made.</p><p></p><p>Ulrica’s journey these past few episodes has shown us more to her than ever before (literally, at times, with her habit being washed). Going against her vows to preside at Sally’s funeral and allow her a dignified burial on consecrated ground. Choosing to serve the hard labour along with the women. And then breaking the silence enforced on her by the sadistic pig of a priest in order to reach Dorothy who was in torment. They’ve all shown what a caring woman she is, and what good instincts she has. She knows that she couldn’t live with herself if she hadn’t done all she could to help, no matter what the cost to her body or soul. And now she’s left the camp, apparently for good. Which for me is even sadder than Sally’s death. Because Ulrica will have to live with the consequences of her choice.</p><p></p><p>Dorothy’s friendship with Shinya(?), teaching him English in lieu of giving him a good time has been lovely to watch. It’s brought out interesting sides to her character. I’m curious to see where this goes.</p><p></p><p>Verna is very difficult to read, isn’t she? Her motives and the true structure of the camp are still unclear to me. The more I see her, the more it’s apparent she’s not as in charge of things as first appeared. Certainly not when she’s around Miss Hasan. But then Miss Hasan herself isn’t in charge either. Yamauchi is back, and Miss Hasan has already put her foot in it by saying the women “lacked discipline” when they arrived, without knowing they’d come from Yamauchi’s camp.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mel O'Drama, post: 225855, member: 23"] [SIZE=5][U]Series Two[/U][/SIZE] [B][SIZE=5]Parts Three to Five[/SIZE][/B] Mixed feelings about Sally’s suicide. It’s terribly sad of course, and I'll miss the character. But given the situation, the view of death is different and I thought it interesting to focus on the freeing aspect and the fact that the suicide was timed to sabotage the camp inspection. The response to it highlighted how societal views towards suicide have, in many ways, progressed in the last three quarters of a century. It’s perhaps understandable that Sister Ulrica would view it through a certain prism. Not to mention that priest (ugh - what a thoroughly horrible man). Young Daisy focussing on the sin rather than the person seemed a little shocking. Indeed, the person who initially responds to the suicide for what it is - the tragic death of a woman who deserves to be lovingly remembered - is atheist Beatrice. As with Sally’s suicide, the characters’ responses to Dorothy’s wish for an abortion tell us much about them. Once again, there are some surprises. For Kate - one of the most outwardly free and liberal characters - it erupts into anger that a fellow medic could even consider supporting Dorothy in her choice. Once again, it’s Ulrica who overcomes her discomfort at Dorothy’s choice and does what she can to support her once the decision is made. Ulrica’s journey these past few episodes has shown us more to her than ever before (literally, at times, with her habit being washed). Going against her vows to preside at Sally’s funeral and allow her a dignified burial on consecrated ground. Choosing to serve the hard labour along with the women. And then breaking the silence enforced on her by the sadistic pig of a priest in order to reach Dorothy who was in torment. They’ve all shown what a caring woman she is, and what good instincts she has. She knows that she couldn’t live with herself if she hadn’t done all she could to help, no matter what the cost to her body or soul. And now she’s left the camp, apparently for good. Which for me is even sadder than Sally’s death. Because Ulrica will have to live with the consequences of her choice. Dorothy’s friendship with Shinya(?), teaching him English in lieu of giving him a good time has been lovely to watch. It’s brought out interesting sides to her character. I’m curious to see where this goes. Verna is very difficult to read, isn’t she? Her motives and the true structure of the camp are still unclear to me. The more I see her, the more it’s apparent she’s not as in charge of things as first appeared. Certainly not when she’s around Miss Hasan. But then Miss Hasan herself isn’t in charge either. Yamauchi is back, and Miss Hasan has already put her foot in it by saying the women “lacked discipline” when they arrived, without knowing they’d come from Yamauchi’s camp. [/QUOTE]
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