[EVA] Gendou - man or monster?

[RJN]

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From: "Rachel K. Clark" <rachel.k.clark at comcast.net>
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Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 4:21 AM
Subject: Re: [EVA] Gendo


> Carl Horn wrote:
>
>>>> Gendou is an insensitive thug.
>>>
>>>Insensitive way to frame his characterization, methinks. Just sayin'.
>>
>> I would prefer the more nuanced characterization of Gendo as a "complete 
>> asshole." This is gender-neutral, although he could be also said to be 
>> both a total prick and an utter twat.
>
> *buries face in palms and shakes head sadly*
>
> -Reichu

OK Reichu, ball in your court. What redeeming features has he got?  Does he 
even love Yui, or just idolise her on a pedestal? Is the man capable of real 
love? I must admit Gendou's history up to when he was apprenticed to 
Fuyutuski is an intriguing ponderment.
RJN
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