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Sunday, October 28, 2012

A Taste of An Apple Part II

Part II of A Taste of An Apple is the only story that I have written myself which gets into my favourite stories list. The only one.
There is just something about this small story, that really makes it shine.
I don't know what it is, but if I'm guessing it is this.
Applejack.
She is the one that makes this story. She is the one that I read the story for.
Her stubbornness, her blindness, and how she actually grows as a character in that part II. How she changes for the better.
In the show there's always the issue of her stubborn pride, and this part explores her biggest flaw and makes her finally realize that it is not doing her any good, but how she becomes more rounded, developed and does the right thing, even though it scares her.
Applejack's only enemy was herself. And she didn't even realize it. But it is through realizing it we get to see her become so much more of a character, someone we would want to be. Someone I would want to be.
The story deals with characters realizing that even though things will forever be different, that doesn't mean that things have to be forever bad, it means that you can accept them and work with what you have.
You can't change the past, you have to deal with where it has led you. And it is in your way of dealing with it and accepting it that can make you happy or sad. It's your choice.

Character Analyses- Kiki

Kiki... Kiki.
I really like this character, I like who she is, I like how she is real and I like how she develops.
This whole movie was just about her developing.
How she was so eager to leave home but didn't realize how hard it would really be.
How she had been niave.
And how a thirteen year old has to live with being an adult well before her time.
Nothing happens in this film. NOTHING.
But that is what makes it so unique.
It's not following a story line, it is just showing things happening and how it affects Kiki.
How in the end, she has lost her enthusiasm for her adventure but learns what it is to be brave.
The film was all about her, her just trying to be an adult, trying to be competent, trying to take care of herself but what Kiki gets in return is a deep depression.

She just didn't realize how hard it would be.
She knows no one in this world and it is only by the goodwill of people themselves that she pulls through but her own inner demon is what she has to win against.
She's insecure, shy, but it is through her courage to be accepted that she makes it.
There is no bad guy trying to make Kiki's life hard, she is doing that herself.
Every personal problem that was caused in this film was caused by herself.
And it is only by accepting herself in the end, that she grows.
She expected some great adventure but got in return reality of just how hard it would be.
And even though she knows that the rest of her time won't be roses and daisies, she still knows that she can do it. And that's all that matters.
Kiki is a very unique character.
And one we don't always understand, but try.

My favourite duos

My favourite duos are relationships between friends that I just go AWE! over.
I don't know if I could pick my favourite but I'm gonna point out my favourite duos and why in this post.
Let's get started.

Jim/Silver- Treasure Planet.
The reasons for all of my duo choices is this, these duos have amazing chemistry and strong friendships and this one is no different.
This one actually got me into the movie, the sole reason I watch it for the Jim and Silver scenes.
I love this duo, for the reason with a lot of duos is because these two bring out the best in each other.
Jim brings out Silver's goodness, and Silver brings out Jim's bravery.
Silver is the father Jim never had, but also the friend Jim never had.
The two grow a ever lasting friendship even though they spend only a short time together and it feels after only a few minutes like they've known each other forever.
It's a deep bond, and one you don't normally see in kids films, or any films for that matter.
That is why I love it.

Doc Brown/Marty McFly Back to the Future 3
To be honest, the only reason why I watch the third so much more than the other two films is because in this film they take a step back, examine the characters and actually develop them and I think it is really in Back to the Future 3 that Doc's and Marty's relationship blossoms and you finally get a sense of what these character's are about.
In most of the films I used to ask, why are these two friends? But the simple answer to it is, they are both good people, Marty doesn't judge people, Doc doesn't judge people, it's that one thing they have in common that makes them friends and it's a beautiful thing.
The only thing that Friendship needs is acceptance of what the other person is about and these two accept each other, even though they are from different worlds and that is why I love this duo.
It is a great friendship, the two understand each other, or at least try to and that's all that matters.

Chris Chambers/Gordie Lechance
Okay, this is probably my all time favourite bromance because it is done just so well.
These two were made to be friends, and the chemistry between them is just 'wow'
Again, they bring out the best in each other like what a good friendship should but they are always there for each other.
I think the thing that really makes this relationship shine is just Chris Chambers himself. He is the most genuine well meaning person in the world, I think the kind of person you would die to have as a friend.
He is strong, he is kind, and he knows what is best. And he is only 11 in this??
He makes Gordie stronger and what does Gordie give in return? His friendship, and even though Gordie doesn't completely understand how to be a good friend like Chris, it is with his time with him in the film that we see him become wiser, see him learn from Chris and see him grow.
To be honest, the way we are shown the relationship is that Chris is Gordie's dead brother's replacement. Gordie needs a new hero, and Chris (who doesn't realize that the story is about him) is that hero. A hero he was since he was born and the hero that will never realize he is.
This friendship is just beautiful.

Honorable mentions,
Applejack/Twilight- My Little Pony (show seriously needs to develop this one)
Mable/Dipper- Gravity Falls (Brother/sister friendship. A close family bond)
J/K -Men in Black 3 (The relationship is nice, but feels slightly forced on K's side)