Wow, this is a great essay! You ought to post it more widely. Very intriguing, and nice continuity throughout the series to support it.
We have both John and Sherlock in a state of flux. John has to work on being comfortable with himself in spite of conventions, as you said. Sherlock has to let flaunting his antisocial tendencies go so he can integrate into the rewards that becoming social offer. It's a great dynamic and I love this show to pieces.
Thanks for posting this. You're right-- we definitely need more discussion! Come Sunday, we'll be shellshocked and mourning for who knows how many years? I'm going to enjoy the week while I can. :)
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Date: 2014-01-09 03:26 pm (UTC)We have both John and Sherlock in a state of flux. John has to work on being comfortable with himself in spite of conventions, as you said. Sherlock has to let flaunting his antisocial tendencies go so he can integrate into the rewards that becoming social offer. It's a great dynamic and I love this show to pieces.
Thanks for posting this. You're right-- we definitely need more discussion! Come Sunday, we'll be shellshocked and mourning for who knows how many years? I'm going to enjoy the week while I can. :)