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Post by DonDueed on Mar 15, 2021 14:03:33 GMT
Welcome, badchemistry!
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Post by saardvark on Mar 15, 2021 15:00:58 GMT
The Arbiter points in the general direction of the Annies and says "Well, Miss Antimony, It seems that you have been shifted out of your timeline and brought here". Then he and Kat go into a little side discussion about timelines and such, and Kat freaks because there could be a timeline where Annie never came back from the forest. He then looks at a piece of paper on his clipboard and says "Well, it seems that neither of them should be here". Hmmm. This page is where I get suspicious that he may be an unreliable narrator, but I can't quite figure out which part he is misleading them about, or why. I mean, either he lied here, or the Norns lied later, right? At least part of this whole scene took place on a metaphysical plane. Consider how sometimes he's holding a clipboard (Clippy!) and sometimes a scroll. In one place, it's a sheaf of papers to be rolled up. What is that he's holding, anyway? Book of Fate? Scroll of Destiny? Interface to some sort of Godly knowledge base? It spewed out an EULA so it has to be evil!  Anyway, he looks at his Godlodex (Godly Rolodex) and sees that neither of them should be here, whatever that means. www.gunnerkrigg.com/?p=2162 Naturally, he doesn't explain, and has to go. [/div][/quote] Okay, now on to Loup! Loup isn't a God; He is the remnants of a God. He is only pieces, and even so, it is important to note not even Coyote can create new entities - Even as powerful as he is. Therefore, it's highly doubtful Loup did either. What, imo, happened; Annie literally was split emotionally down the middle. She even did so prior in the chapters with Tony coming back to the Court, to herself, to an extent. It was probably even easier for Loup to do so, and Loup therefore took the pliant and more easy going, even cowardly portion for HIMSELF to deal with, thinking he could bully that version - And he did. And I say cowardly, because there very much is a side of Annie that avoids her problems, her emotions, and this is also the part that drives her to be a bit of a busy-body; By focusing on everyone elses issues, she does not have to confront her own. The other parts, the stubborn parts that cannot let go of Surma, that hold on to grief, anger, and so on? Those parts were sent away once again - This time back to the Court, and to Tony. As a side note, this might likely be why Tony could not get along with Courtnie, but did with Forest Annie; Forest Annie rapidly became symbolic for personal growth, but this was in fact a red herring - The reality is that Forest Annie was simply the parts of Annie that were easier to deal with for Tony, because he did not have to face the trauma he inflicted on Annie, which is very present and profoundly expressed in Courtnie. Anyway, moving on. Because all the two Annie's are, are the emotional halves of Annie's trauma and personality, Zimmy, who isn't a God, but can certainly amount to in-universe God-like power (which I think might be a purposeful dichotomy of the trope 'flourishing with great power, in a human body' we sometimes see in other media), was able to reform or heal the two sides. As Zimmy is what Zimmy is, she basically creates a reality where form, shape, and time is malleable and flowing - A perfect space for confronting emotions and rejoining the Annie's. We actually see Zimmy go through this herself, in the same chapter, but in a way that shows Zimmy might actually be more emotionally mature than Annie; Zimmy confronts and communicates her problem and emotions to Gamma, they converse, they talk through, and Zimmy is able to end Zimmingham on her own! Which is huge development for this character! Furthermore, Gamma remarks that the Annie's should not go into the toy shop; Not because it is dangerous, but because it will reveal what is most comforting - Ex. Surma. For Zimmy, this would be Gamma. Obviously, seeing this source of trauma and grief immediately causes strife between the two Annie's; Which is to be expected, because they actually are the warring inner parts of the OG Supposed to be Dead Annie. Therefore because they are literally the same person, and because of the Laws of Zimmingham, they could be reformed - Furthermore, this is symbolic of trauma healing in Annie's life; By finally accepting her mother's death, her own 'stuckness', her own split, is also beginning to be healed. Perhaps not all the way, as we still see a 'fused' Annie, instead of an entirely new Annie, but still the sides of her are healing nonetheless. The makeup at the end of the chapter is also symbolic of acceptance, but that's pretty obvious - It isn't putting away the makeup, it's simply placing it for safe keeping, to be revisited when needed, but it isn't meant to be held onto all the time or used as a tool to cover her real face aka emotions. (Also; Hi! I'm a new forum member, though I've been reading since nearly the beginning all those many years ago! It's nice to meet y'all! I'm on mobile, otherwise I'd link to all the pages I am thinking of, though most are admittedly linked in this thread already!) [/quote] ======================================================================== Coyote *can* create other entities though... www.gunnerkrigg.com/?p=975but you may still right, that as only parts of a god, Loup may not be able to do so. I like your elaboration on the two parts of Annie's personality being the crux of the split. |
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Post by Gemminie on Mar 15, 2021 17:34:02 GMT
(Also; Hi! I'm a new forum member, though I've been reading since nearly the beginning all those many years ago! It's nice to meet y'all! I'm on mobile, otherwise I'd link to all the pages I am thinking of, though most are admittedly linked in this thread already!) Welcome, and I love all the ideas you're sharing here! |
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Post by Viridian on Mar 17, 2021 9:58:07 GMT
badchemistry, I have to say that I love your analysis, I just really hope Tom has this explanation (or some other explanation) in the comic itself. This feels like something to big to leave ambiguous. Im not too worried though, Tom hasn't let me down yet! However, until then, this will be my headcannon.  |
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