Looking forward to your post Just posted it actually. Though I warn you, it's specifically about irrational fears and phobias and how Clara's words might lead to certain dynamics in later episodes. The subject hits close to home and it was difficult for me to sweep it under the carpet.
He was afraid already (just like Rupert), although presumably it because of the Schism. I was thinking specifically of the "monster under the bed" fear, which Clara unwittingly gave a body to and which lead to the Doctor running around like a maniac during the whole episode. Which is actually a big deal for someone who hasn't a time machine to investigate the origin of said irrational fear. But that's a whole distinct message from "Fear is a companion to us all". I am really interested in your reading of Clara as Clara though. I hit my forehead and said "Of course, Coal hill teacher." Even the little harsh quips they have for one another. Maybe we'll see Clara in a sweater! She already had a cute cardigan. I'm sure some artists already illustrated the parallel somewhere. If not, well, I must sharpen my pencil.
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Just posted it actually. Though I warn you, it's specifically about irrational fears and phobias and how Clara's words might lead to certain dynamics in later episodes. The subject hits close to home and it was difficult for me to sweep it under the carpet.
He was afraid already (just like Rupert), although presumably it because of the Schism. I was thinking specifically of the "monster under the bed" fear, which Clara unwittingly gave a body to and which lead to the Doctor running around like a maniac during the whole episode. Which is actually a big deal for someone who hasn't a time machine to investigate the origin of said irrational fear. But that's a whole distinct message from "Fear is a companion to us all".
I am really interested in your reading of Clara as Clara though. I hit my forehead and said "Of course, Coal hill teacher." Even the little harsh quips they have for one another. Maybe we'll see Clara in a sweater! She already had a cute cardigan. I'm sure some artists already illustrated the parallel somewhere. If not, well, I must sharpen my pencil.