Pondering Castiel...
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ash48Castiel is complex. I had no idea. I admit to never really connecting to him as a character. I've tried to but I've always got the feeling that they've just tried to fit him in somehow. Work him in because he's a fan favourite. Find reasons for him to be around. Most of the time, when he's on the screen, I kinda glaze over (*ack! don't hate me*). I've never really taken a lot of notice of his story arc. Just didn't really interest me.
But now, due to this vid I'm making, I've had to go over and take another look at all his episodes and really, there's a heap going on there.
I think season 4 Cas is possibly clearer than season 5 Cas. The elements of self doubt and questioning, the notion of feelings and rebellion, betrayal and bravery are all wonderfully meaty.
S5 seems less, um.. straightforward. I think his slow deterioration (I think that's the word) from angel to human is fascinating and his quest for his father is an interesting journey - one that parallels Dean's in many ways. He seems more kick ass in S5. Is he somehow mirroring Dean? I've never really contemplated that. For some reason his character arc is less clear to me in S5 (maybe more research is required).
And I still keep coming up with questions and things I don't understand.
For me, the seemingly constant destruction of Castiel's vessel (Jimmy) is puzzling. How is that body constantly resurrected? (that's a damn stupid question I know!) Also, as Cas becomes more "human" is that Jimmy leaking out in some way? Or just Cas taking on human traits? I also worry for Jimmy. In my Cas research I've watched some Jimmy vids that have really been quite heart wrenching. I think I'd rather believe the host body is dead. Oooh - maybe it is. It sure has been through a lot! (Meg suffered from her fall out of the window... maybe Jimmy has suffered from having his head blown off?? Is Jimmy dead?) There's also the stuff with Raphael. I have a better understanding off all that now, but is Raph still in that fire circle? What ever happened to him?
I've pondered out loud because I needed to. The more I learn about this character the easier it is to vid him. (though *koff* "easy" really isn't the correct word!).
I'm not sure I'll ever be a Cas fan. Though I do have more of an appreciation for him. There are times I feel the Show really just don't know what to do with him and yet there are little moments that are perfect (his betrayal of Anna rates up there as one of them).
Hope you all are well.
xx
But now, due to this vid I'm making, I've had to go over and take another look at all his episodes and really, there's a heap going on there.
I think season 4 Cas is possibly clearer than season 5 Cas. The elements of self doubt and questioning, the notion of feelings and rebellion, betrayal and bravery are all wonderfully meaty.
S5 seems less, um.. straightforward. I think his slow deterioration (I think that's the word) from angel to human is fascinating and his quest for his father is an interesting journey - one that parallels Dean's in many ways. He seems more kick ass in S5. Is he somehow mirroring Dean? I've never really contemplated that. For some reason his character arc is less clear to me in S5 (maybe more research is required).
And I still keep coming up with questions and things I don't understand.
For me, the seemingly constant destruction of Castiel's vessel (Jimmy) is puzzling. How is that body constantly resurrected? (that's a damn stupid question I know!) Also, as Cas becomes more "human" is that Jimmy leaking out in some way? Or just Cas taking on human traits? I also worry for Jimmy. In my Cas research I've watched some Jimmy vids that have really been quite heart wrenching. I think I'd rather believe the host body is dead. Oooh - maybe it is. It sure has been through a lot! (Meg suffered from her fall out of the window... maybe Jimmy has suffered from having his head blown off?? Is Jimmy dead?) There's also the stuff with Raphael. I have a better understanding off all that now, but is Raph still in that fire circle? What ever happened to him?
I've pondered out loud because I needed to. The more I learn about this character the easier it is to vid him. (though *koff* "easy" really isn't the correct word!).
I'm not sure I'll ever be a Cas fan. Though I do have more of an appreciation for him. There are times I feel the Show really just don't know what to do with him and yet there are little moments that are perfect (his betrayal of Anna rates up there as one of them).
Hope you all are well.
xx
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Date: 2010-06-09 04:51 pm (UTC)I've never really connected to the character and I really, really liked better when he was more mysterious, powerful and morally ambiguous. I'm not a fan of "angel as sidekick."
I will fully admit, there were some episodes where he had a line or a moment that really worked for me. But overall I'm kind of bummed he'll be back next year. There's no purpose for it. The Apocalypse has been averted. I'm pretty sure an angel has more to do than hang with the Winchesters.
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Date: 2010-06-09 11:13 pm (UTC)And yes - if he's back as an angel with full powers I'm sure he has better things to do than hang around the boys. Though - that might be the point. Maybe he doesn't have anything else to do. I've always wondered if Cas is their "personal" guardian angel. The one on their shoulders as it were. That might explain why he's always around them...
*huggles hun* I need to chat about this so I can form some sort of "picture" .. so thanks! :D