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She takes all that with her because her home is the airship. Her lair is the airship so when she takes the airship into battle means she knew no matter what she was never going home again. Maybe to a new home or new adventures but she was making it so she couldn't go back.
That's a tough one. It might diminish the balloon entrance if we knew Ekko had convinced her to keep trying. The cavalry coming to the rescue here is so exhilarating I'd hate to tamper with it.
@@mylittlethoughttree We should have had either more episodes or extended episodes IMO. I liked the finale but it really felt like there was a lot missing, and that makes sense because apparantly they cut 60 minutes that would have been in the script
I’m fine skipping the full conversation between Jinx and Ekko, as the scene where he convinces her not to kill herself conveys most of what that conversation would’ve been. And we can infer the rest from Jinx and Ekko’s appearances when they return during the battle. What I think the episode really needed, the scene that it’s really missing, is the subsequent conversation between a newly-rejuvenated Jinx and *Sevika.* They spent so much time in Acts 1 and 2 building the burgeoning relationship between the two, but we never get what feels like the thematically appropriate payoff - that is, a scene where Jinx finally, willingly takes up the mantle of leadership that Sevika has been urging her to take this whole time. How poetic would it have been to see that, and to have *that* be what convinces Sevika to join the fight against Ambessa’s army?
Arcane really nailed what being on the brink of suicide feels like. When I started watching I wasn't expecting to be brought back there. Too many works of fiction think suicide comes from having the big sad, but Arcane properly conveyed the reality of it's origins in despair. Emotional pain can be used to grow, or used as a motivator. However the complete absence of hope, nothing to push through, is a wholly different darkness that most people, at least I'd hope, can't relate to, which is why I think so many writers can't quite get suicide down right. I especially like that Ekko has to find the right words to talk Jinx out of it, and it's not a simple "her friend told her to believe" situation. Her jumping instead when he says he's trying to talk her out of blowing them both up was a fantastic touch, as it shows the goodness in her that she can't see I think you're spot on with your take on Jinx bringing the dolls with her. To atone and change means accepting what's happened to you and what you've done have been woven into who you are. I do like the contrast of her changing her look from the symbol she'd become, but still carrying her past along for the ride. That's true growth, and not parading avoidance around as change. For me personally, I'm stuck with my self harm scars, which while it sucks to have a constant reminder of that dark time, as I become more bewildered by the fact that I was willing to do that to myself, I can see how far from it I've come. As the saying goes "Don't compare yourself to others, compare yourself to who you were yesterday". Arcane did a terrific job portraying the journey from hope to despair back to finding hope again Jinx is a masterclass in writing a troubled, damaged character. The writers struck it all. The mental and emotional turmoil, hope and despair, love and hurt, and ultimately healing and growth. Nothing about her character felt like a one dimensional character trait. They wrote what felt like a real person. It's refreshing to have a troubled character that isn't just their mental illness, but that mental illness is instead part of the character's journey
I don’t think Caitlyn’s trying to shame Jinx. She’s posing rhetorical questions: we can’t undo OUR crimes, now what? What about Vi, caught between the two of us? Like Vi said, who has the right to decide who gets a second chance? It’s Caitlyn seeing how grief and trauma can bring out the monster within everyone. They were both unable to process in the aftermath of tragedies. That they were both victims and victimisers who continued the cycle. Caitlyn letting go of her hate, breaking the cycle and letting Vi be the one to decide what she and her sister want. In the end, Vi stayed because of Caitlyn’s love, just like Jinx’s love make her come back to save Vi.
I don't know if you're doing these videos to help others see the potential they have in themselves, but you're doing a good job at it. Sometimes things are hard and I feel like giving up but listening to your videos do help. Thank you
she is not powder again cause she wanted to be jinx all the time without shame. this is why she made a big fluffy move to save everyone. and if you recognize it is just abondanment fear. when jinx is enough, she is not belong; when powder is belong, she is not enough. thats it.
i dont think she doesnt believe herself because she believes she is a curse. she doesnt want to believe her potential. she wants to believe herself. and only way is death. cause everyone else believe her potential. Are you aware of how viciously someone may be broken by that?? that potential is your mask. that potential is always better than you now. if you die, you will kill the potential which caused you a loveless life.
its like everyone shout you "do better, you can do better!" but no. i dont want to do better. cause i did all of this to be loved. i cant fight anymore to be loved more. cause it doesnt work. ekko changed it. ekko gave the love from nothing. zero. no condition.
If, in the alternate universe, Vi and the boys never had to save Vander then did AU Powder ever realize that the hextech gems caused the explosion? Powder only realized their explosive power when she went "stir crazy" and dropped the bag containing them. So in my mind Powder tucked them away because they were a reminder of when Vi died and not because she knew their power and that they killed Vi. I do not think that AU Powder even realizes that her actions killed Vi. She never built anything with them because the building (maker) part of her has yet to be more fully engaged. There is potential here for her interactions with main Ekko kick starting that maker part of her.
I think she probably knew by the time “our” Ekko shows up, although it’s certainly ambiguous. My reasoning is twofold - first, in the aftermath of the explosion, the authorities would almost certainly have figured out that the hex crystals were the cause of the explosion. Especially if Jayce survived the explosion himself. Viktor was called in to investigate the explosion even in the prime timeline, after all, and helped confiscate the remaining crystals. Since Powder would’ve actually stayed in the apartment in the AU timeline, she would have had front row seats to the discovery of how the explosion occurred. Secondly, our Ekko returns to the apartment and finds the shards of the crystal from the explosion embedded in the walls. He shows them to Powder and Heimer and enlists their help in building the Z-drive. We don’t see any indication here that Powder is shocked by this discovery, nor by the clear implication that it was the crystal that exploded and killed Vi. Powder’s no fool - even if Ekko didn’t tell her outright what caused the explosion, she would have put two and two together once confronted with the broken pieces of what turns out to be a magically potent crystal taken from the very site of the explosion. The logical takeaway then is that she already knew that the Hextech crystal was the cause of the explosion, and had already long since processed the guilt and grief that knowledge would have created. Otherwise I think she would have been far more horrified by the reveal of the crystal shards than she appeared to be.
The gas this show pours on wishy washy thinking is why it's unforgettable. 1+ month later I still can't decide if Jinx trading art with Ekko is heartfelt optimism or a Union Jack, a symbol of unity among former rivals, that she uses cynically to help save Vi.
My thoughts when Jinx said "Worlds apart" was probably a jab at Ekko's story of the Alternate universe. Worls apart, as in different universes. Of how even in death, AU Powder still wanted Vi's memory to live on through her She says it sarcastically because initially they were at each other's throats, thinking killing Vi was the solution to free herself from her past, was false. That she will always be her sister, no matter how things turn out
Those coloured 'pink' highlights aren't pink. Not like Vi, anyway. You can compare it to the big of pink she has in her hair in the alternate universe, which is very much Vi's colour. I think the difference is significant, especially if you want to ascribe meaning to it. (I do believe there is meaning to it, not dismissing that, I just don't think the pink she has in her makeover is a reference to Vi, or it would've been Vi's shade like it is in the alternate universe)
You perfectly explained WHY I grew to like Jinx' character so much in season 2, as opposed to season 1. And despite this great analysis, I cannot help but feel disappointed in how Vi does not get to leave her past behind the way Jinx does. Amazing video, and I cannot wait to see what you're cooking for us next!
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She takes all that with her because her home is the airship. Her lair is the airship so when she takes the airship into battle means she knew no matter what she was never going home again. Maybe to a new home or new adventures but she was making it so she couldn't go back.
I REALLY wish we got to see the full conversation between her and Ekko…
It wouldn't help with the pacing of the episode but I'd have still loved it
That's a tough one. It might diminish the balloon entrance if we knew Ekko had convinced her to keep trying. The cavalry coming to the rescue here is so exhilarating I'd hate to tamper with it.
@@mylittlethoughttree We should have had either more episodes or extended episodes IMO. I liked the finale but it really felt like there was a lot missing, and that makes sense because apparantly they cut 60 minutes that would have been in the script
We had to make time for all those music video montages though!
I’m fine skipping the full conversation between Jinx and Ekko, as the scene where he convinces her not to kill herself conveys most of what that conversation would’ve been. And we can infer the rest from Jinx and Ekko’s appearances when they return during the battle.
What I think the episode really needed, the scene that it’s really missing, is the subsequent conversation between a newly-rejuvenated Jinx and *Sevika.* They spent so much time in Acts 1 and 2 building the burgeoning relationship between the two, but we never get what feels like the thematically appropriate payoff - that is, a scene where Jinx finally, willingly takes up the mantle of leadership that Sevika has been urging her to take this whole time. How poetic would it have been to see that, and to have *that* be what convinces Sevika to join the fight against Ambessa’s army?
Arcane really nailed what being on the brink of suicide feels like. When I started watching I wasn't expecting to be brought back there. Too many works of fiction think suicide comes from having the big sad, but Arcane properly conveyed the reality of it's origins in despair. Emotional pain can be used to grow, or used as a motivator. However the complete absence of hope, nothing to push through, is a wholly different darkness that most people, at least I'd hope, can't relate to, which is why I think so many writers can't quite get suicide down right. I especially like that Ekko has to find the right words to talk Jinx out of it, and it's not a simple "her friend told her to believe" situation. Her jumping instead when he says he's trying to talk her out of blowing them both up was a fantastic touch, as it shows the goodness in her that she can't see
I think you're spot on with your take on Jinx bringing the dolls with her. To atone and change means accepting what's happened to you and what you've done have been woven into who you are. I do like the contrast of her changing her look from the symbol she'd become, but still carrying her past along for the ride. That's true growth, and not parading avoidance around as change. For me personally, I'm stuck with my self harm scars, which while it sucks to have a constant reminder of that dark time, as I become more bewildered by the fact that I was willing to do that to myself, I can see how far from it I've come. As the saying goes "Don't compare yourself to others, compare yourself to who you were yesterday". Arcane did a terrific job portraying the journey from hope to despair back to finding hope again
Jinx is a masterclass in writing a troubled, damaged character. The writers struck it all. The mental and emotional turmoil, hope and despair, love and hurt, and ultimately healing and growth. Nothing about her character felt like a one dimensional character trait. They wrote what felt like a real person. It's refreshing to have a troubled character that isn't just their mental illness, but that mental illness is instead part of the character's journey
Beautifully written comment!
what do u mean not intimate???...in the deleted footage i saw in my dreams it was very much intimate
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I won't say I didn't laugh at my own joke
I don’t think Caitlyn’s trying to shame Jinx.
She’s posing rhetorical questions: we can’t undo OUR crimes, now what? What about Vi, caught between the two of us? Like Vi said, who has the right to decide who gets a second chance?
It’s Caitlyn seeing how grief and trauma can bring out the monster within everyone. They were both unable to process in the aftermath of tragedies. That they were both victims and victimisers who continued the cycle.
Caitlyn letting go of her hate, breaking the cycle and letting Vi be the one to decide what she and her sister want. In the end, Vi stayed because of Caitlyn’s love, just like Jinx’s love make her come back to save Vi.
2 Arcane Videos from My Little Thought Tree and schnee in the same day 🔥
And both talking about Jinx :D
Seems I've got a video to watch, then!😂
Listening to your videos is like very much needed therapy.
I don't know if you're doing these videos to help others see the potential they have in themselves, but you're doing a good job at it. Sometimes things are hard and I feel like giving up but listening to your videos do help. Thank you
she is not powder again cause she wanted to be jinx all the time without shame. this is why she made a big fluffy move to save everyone. and if you recognize it is just abondanment fear. when jinx is enough, she is not belong; when powder is belong, she is not enough. thats it.
i dont think she doesnt believe herself because she believes she is a curse. she doesnt want to believe her potential. she wants to believe herself. and only way is death. cause everyone else believe her potential. Are you aware of how viciously someone may be broken by that?? that potential is your mask. that potential is always better than you now. if you die, you will kill the potential which caused you a loveless life.
its like everyone shout you "do better, you can do better!" but no. i dont want to do better. cause i did all of this to be loved. i cant fight anymore to be loved more. cause it doesnt work. ekko changed it. ekko gave the love from nothing. zero. no condition.
If, in the alternate universe, Vi and the boys never had to save Vander then did AU Powder ever realize that the hextech gems caused the explosion? Powder only realized their explosive power when she went "stir crazy" and dropped the bag containing them. So in my mind Powder tucked them away because they were a reminder of when Vi died and not because she knew their power and that they killed Vi. I do not think that AU Powder even realizes that her actions killed Vi. She never built anything with them because the building (maker) part of her has yet to be more fully engaged. There is potential here for her interactions with main Ekko kick starting that maker part of her.
I think she probably knew by the time “our” Ekko shows up, although it’s certainly ambiguous. My reasoning is twofold - first, in the aftermath of the explosion, the authorities would almost certainly have figured out that the hex crystals were the cause of the explosion. Especially if Jayce survived the explosion himself. Viktor was called in to investigate the explosion even in the prime timeline, after all, and helped confiscate the remaining crystals. Since Powder would’ve actually stayed in the apartment in the AU timeline, she would have had front row seats to the discovery of how the explosion occurred.
Secondly, our Ekko returns to the apartment and finds the shards of the crystal from the explosion embedded in the walls. He shows them to Powder and Heimer and enlists their help in building the Z-drive. We don’t see any indication here that Powder is shocked by this discovery, nor by the clear implication that it was the crystal that exploded and killed Vi. Powder’s no fool - even if Ekko didn’t tell her outright what caused the explosion, she would have put two and two together once confronted with the broken pieces of what turns out to be a magically potent crystal taken from the very site of the explosion.
The logical takeaway then is that she already knew that the Hextech crystal was the cause of the explosion, and had already long since processed the guilt and grief that knowledge would have created. Otherwise I think she would have been far more horrified by the reveal of the crystal shards than she appeared to be.
from episode 7 and jinx artbook i would argue ekko and jinx had a sweet and romantic moment too before the fight😅
Its still so sad how we only get to see glimspes of what shes thinking in the finale through canon outside material 😔
The gas this show pours on wishy washy thinking is why it's unforgettable.
1+ month later I still can't decide if Jinx trading art with Ekko is heartfelt optimism or a Union Jack, a symbol of unity among former rivals, that she uses cynically to help save Vi.
My thoughts when Jinx said "Worlds apart" was probably a jab at Ekko's story of the Alternate universe. Worls apart, as in different universes. Of how even in death, AU Powder still wanted Vi's memory to live on through her
She says it sarcastically because initially they were at each other's throats, thinking killing Vi was the solution to free herself from her past, was false. That she will always be her sister, no matter how things turn out
Those coloured 'pink' highlights aren't pink. Not like Vi, anyway. You can compare it to the big of pink she has in her hair in the alternate universe, which is very much Vi's colour. I think the difference is significant, especially if you want to ascribe meaning to it. (I do believe there is meaning to it, not dismissing that, I just don't think the pink she has in her makeover is a reference to Vi, or it would've been Vi's shade like it is in the alternate universe)
I LIKED THIS!
You perfectly explained WHY I grew to like Jinx' character so much in season 2, as opposed to season 1. And despite this great analysis, I cannot help but feel disappointed in how Vi does not get to leave her past behind the way Jinx does.
Amazing video, and I cannot wait to see what you're cooking for us next!
It was a weird change because the writers killed her character in order to fit the plot… what a disaster of season 2 that barely anyone acknowledges
She was killed and resurrected. Even Jinx acknowledged it
talk about jayce or mel next.
for the life of me they're the only 2 characters i can't figure out-
jinx has an enneagram type 4 fixation
you are my new schnee, and i don't say that lightly-