You know, I can see both sides of this. On the one hand, being involved in all these big life/death situations, having your adventures be end-of-the-world stuff could be intoxicating. The decision being so much easier when the love of your life is one of these creatures. But I don't think that Matt and Caroline were ever OMG-I-LOVE-YOU-FOREVER material. They were high school sweethearts, and I'm surprised that a character on the show (Matt) was mature enough to realize that he'd outgrow her. That he would want the normal things.
I think in Elana's case though, she'll eventually make that decision that Stefan and Damon are her home. She won't want normal. Even human, she can't ever go back to normal. But I like that (again) someone on the show is showing enough emotional maturity to say, "Despite knowing I'll never be normal doesn't mean I'm ready to turn my back on the possibility."
I wasn't particularly shocked by Elijah's betrayal. Nor was I shocked by Klaus' sudden revelation that he knew where the bodies were. Klaus is simply too fun a villain to kill so soon. And Elijah is a wonderfully sympathetic would-be villain. He's equal parts Damon AND Stefan. I'd actually like to see some Elana/Elijah flirting. I think it'd be interesting.
Jenna's death packed a bit of an emotional wallop. Not so much because she was a fantastic character but because it was heartbreaking seeing her bit that witch and truly, honestly realize what she was before Klaus staked her. (And like you, I wanted to see Greta's story arc. Maybe they just ran out of time.) But even more than that was seeing poor Elana realize just how many people have died because of her or on her behalf. Her apologizing to her brother was very emotional and well done. I'm wondering how long it's going to be before the weight of her decisions begins to take its toll on her. She's got to realize that by associating with Stefan and Damon, she'd directly putting the people in her life in danger. Jeremy is all that's left and I'm betting his shelf-life is nearing its end.
The real heartbreak though was Uncle John. At the end of the day, he's right to hate vampires. Whether they have good intentions or not, they rain death and destruction down on everyone they come in contact with. You may have hated his methods, but his only concern was for Elana. He could have lived and let Elana become a vampire, but he chose to give up his life to save hers and to save her from becoming a vampire. That alone makes up for any douchebaggery that came before.
I'm wondering how they're going to save Damon and end this season. Great stuff.
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Date: 2011-05-07 12:42 am (UTC)I think in Elana's case though, she'll eventually make that decision that Stefan and Damon are her home. She won't want normal. Even human, she can't ever go back to normal. But I like that (again) someone on the show is showing enough emotional maturity to say, "Despite knowing I'll never be normal doesn't mean I'm ready to turn my back on the possibility."
I wasn't particularly shocked by Elijah's betrayal. Nor was I shocked by Klaus' sudden revelation that he knew where the bodies were. Klaus is simply too fun a villain to kill so soon. And Elijah is a wonderfully sympathetic would-be villain. He's equal parts Damon AND Stefan. I'd actually like to see some Elana/Elijah flirting. I think it'd be interesting.
Jenna's death packed a bit of an emotional wallop. Not so much because she was a fantastic character but because it was heartbreaking seeing her bit that witch and truly, honestly realize what she was before Klaus staked her. (And like you, I wanted to see Greta's story arc. Maybe they just ran out of time.) But even more than that was seeing poor Elana realize just how many people have died because of her or on her behalf. Her apologizing to her brother was very emotional and well done. I'm wondering how long it's going to be before the weight of her decisions begins to take its toll on her. She's got to realize that by associating with Stefan and Damon, she'd directly putting the people in her life in danger. Jeremy is all that's left and I'm betting his shelf-life is nearing its end.
The real heartbreak though was Uncle John. At the end of the day, he's right to hate vampires. Whether they have good intentions or not, they rain death and destruction down on everyone they come in contact with. You may have hated his methods, but his only concern was for Elana. He could have lived and let Elana become a vampire, but he chose to give up his life to save hers and to save her from becoming a vampire. That alone makes up for any douchebaggery that came before.
I'm wondering how they're going to save Damon and end this season. Great stuff.