I saw this coming from the beginning of the possession story-line
You know, it was my first thought when Sam said he didn't want to hurt anyone else and then I completely forgot about it and had no idea that they would "use" him to actually kill someone. It wasn't until de_nugis mentioned something about it in a comment that I fully made the connection.
I think, even after 9 eps, I still feel that Sam wanted to die because he thought he was a failure. It's probably not the same as being suicidal (as I first thought), more just thoroughly ready. Possibly tired of it all also.
he did not want any one else getting hurt from yet another resurrection
Yes. His past two resurrections had disastrous results for not only himself but Dean and many innocent people. I really REALLY hope that the point of all this is to make Dean (finally) realises this. I was disappointed that the episode where Dean was on trial didn't examine how Dean felt about the consequences of bringing Sam back form the dead. It suggests that Dean feels no remorse (or guilt) about that. So I am hoping that this whole set up is about Dean finally acknowledging that his need for Sam to be around (and brought back from the dead) is problematic. And his past decisions haven't gone well for Sam (or the world).
Having said that though - I absolutely love it. Dean selling his soul for Sam is possibly one of my fav things even in the show. This is different because he hasn't sacrificed himself this time, he's sacrificed Sam (though I might be one of the few who actually really like this story line).
And yeah. Sam will feel totally responsible and guilty. He'll find a way to blame himself. And if he isn't utterly shattered by Dean's decision to not only trick him into saying yes, but continuing the deception even after he was able to make a "proper" decision I will be dumbfounded. Sam has SO MANY reasons to be devastated by Dean's betrayal. I am so eager to see how they are going to play this.
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You know, it was my first thought when Sam said he didn't want to hurt anyone else and then I completely forgot about it and had no idea that they would "use" him to actually kill someone. It wasn't until
I think, even after 9 eps, I still feel that Sam wanted to die because he thought he was a failure. It's probably not the same as being suicidal (as I first thought), more just thoroughly ready. Possibly tired of it all also.
he did not want any one else getting hurt from yet another resurrection
Yes. His past two resurrections had disastrous results for not only himself but Dean and many innocent people. I really REALLY hope that the point of all this is to make Dean (finally) realises this. I was disappointed that the episode where Dean was on trial didn't examine how Dean felt about the consequences of bringing Sam back form the dead. It suggests that Dean feels no remorse (or guilt) about that. So I am hoping that this whole set up is about Dean finally acknowledging that his need for Sam to be around (and brought back from the dead) is problematic. And his past decisions haven't gone well for Sam (or the world).
Having said that though - I absolutely love it. Dean selling his soul for Sam is possibly one of my fav things even in the show. This is different because he hasn't sacrificed himself this time, he's sacrificed Sam (though I might be one of the few who actually really like this story line).
And yeah. Sam will feel totally responsible and guilty. He'll find a way to blame himself. And if he isn't utterly shattered by Dean's decision to not only trick him into saying yes, but continuing the deception even after he was able to make a "proper" decision I will be dumbfounded. Sam has SO MANY reasons to be devastated by Dean's betrayal. I am so eager to see how they are going to play this.
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