crosspost: individual and social claims (again)

An anon on Tumblr asked (in reference to a post I don't remember):

"(It’s not invariable, but most often, Elizabeth tends to argue for adherence to social mores and accepted generalities, while Darcy insists on attention to individuality and specific circumstances.)" Do you mean in canon or in fic?

 

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crosspost: Vader and redemption

Vader’s death is not the inherent moral price of his redemption.

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crosspost: goodness in Rogue One

I can't remember if I crossposted this before? It's from January of 2017, so very shortly after I first watched RO, but it's definitely one I'd be sad to lose. So:

I definitely appreciate the warm responses to my position of Star Wars In General and Particularly Rogue One Is Not About Cinnamon Roll Characters, Thank You and Goodbye.

But I am a bit weirded out by the “it’s not about good people! they’re not good people! that’s the point!” I … get it. But I find it very pat.

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