Theories/Ramblings On Zoe?

POSTED BY: Delia
UPDATED: Saturday, June 19, 2004 12:32
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SOUPCATCHER

Saturday, June 19, 2004 5:42 AM

That's a great point, dbell. As we see in the pilot episode, Zoe finds Wash's skill sexy as hell.

I shaved off my beard for you, devil woman!

PURPLEBELLY

Saturday, June 19, 2004 6:03 AM

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Originally posted by dbell46:
If I'm right, it's a real mistake for Alan to move away from this view of Wash,

Even if your thesis is wrong, you're dead right about Tudyk's need for strong direction away from the vaudevillean.

PURPLEBELLY

Saturday, June 19, 2004 6:08 AM

For me the key to Zoe is Whedon's comment that Firefly is as much Grapes of Wrath as it is Stagecoach. To get into Zoe, think Ma Joad.

OBSESSED

Saturday, June 19, 2004 7:31 AM

OK, a couple thoughts on Zoe.
First, I don't think either side of her personality has to be a mask. People are naturally different in different situations. When she can relax, she's cool and funny and all that and when she's in danger she's a hardass. It doesn't mean that one of these isn't her; they are both her.
Second, I think that the reason she and Mal bonded so much was that she was the last of his original platoon, (from the deleted scene 75 with Zoe explaining the war to Simon) so she was the person who he had known and fought with the longest, and therefore probably trusted the most. They also share a hatred of the alliance.
I also think that she wasn't just sad about Wash losing his innocence, although that was part of it. I think she also felt guilty about pulling him into that life.
Last, I have to say that I don't mind Wash being a little less cool under pressure, for two reasons. First, Mal, Zoe, Book, and sometimes Jayne all have the hardass, grace under fire thing going, so I don't feel like he needs it as much. Second, he's still an excellent pilot, even if he is more nervous. He's still damn good at what he does, and I think his skill is what Zoe is attracted to more than his attitude. OK, that's enough ranting for now.............

Book: I'd forgotten - you're moonlighting as a criminal mastermind now.
Simon: No, but I'm thinking about growing a big black mustache. I'm a traditionalist.

DAVEY

Saturday, June 19, 2004 12:32 PM

Originally posted by dbell46:

At some point between his entrance on OoG and Serenity, there was an incident that tested his
flying skill and his display of calm self-control was the spark that ignited her interest in him.

Either that or he shaved off his dodgy mustache!

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