Taste my forbidden fruit
Fantastic! The similarities really highlight the differences, too. What was once a scene about deception and innocence lost is now about dubious consent and heroism.
In the animated film, the scene closely mirrors the biblical scene of Eve and the snake in the Garden of Eden. Snow lets go of the apple (knowledge) when she collapses; in essence, Snow retains her innocence, her heroic virtue, even after eating the apple. She is not corrupted.
Our awesome badass Snow does collapse and extend her arm, mirroring the animated scene, but she clearly holds onto the apple — she holds onto knowledge. Snow’s heroic virtue isn’t innocence, or a separateness from a corrupting world, but her fully-informed bravery and willingness to engage with a corrupting force to protect those she loves.
In OUAT, Snow is similarly uncorrupted by the exchange, though not because some essential innocence remains, but because as she holds onto the apple, she continues to knowingly *choose* this fate.
(Source: doctordownton)
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Sometimes Laura Roslin could be way harsh.
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Evil Regal Friending Meme
I got these questions from my friend Kym…
Age: 29
Gender: tomboy femme
Sexual Orientation: queerio
Favorite Ship(s): Regina/EvilQueen, SnowWhite/MaryMargaret, Emma, Red ← pick any two or more!
Favorite Regina scene: “Apology NOT ACCEPTED” >:D caressing, then shoving Mary Margaret’s crying face through the prison bars
Favorite Evil Queen scene: hard to pick. probably stealing the curse from Maleficent. I love their bonding over evilness followed by top battle
Which OUAT character is most like you? Red Riding Hood
Five characters from OTHER shows that you also love: Kathryn Janeway (ST: Voyager), Sarah Connor (TSCC), Xena, Laura Roslin (BSG), Patty Hewes (Damages)
What do you want MOST for Regina? I want someone else to really SEE her and empathize with who she is. Maybe even see her and not run from, but run towards her evil side.
What is your biggest DO NOT WANT? Regina being punished for her power and desires or her suffering being the “happy ending” of the series.
Who do you want Regina/Evil Queen to punish the MOST? and How? Emma. I feel like when she is presented with evidence that casts doubt on Regina being solely evil, she rejects it completely because doubt alone isn’t proof. I’d like Regina to send her to Wonderland to be a prisoner of the Queen of Hearts.
Favorite OUAT Fic or Fanart: sweetheart by notpiecebypiece
GPOY.
