HSE: The Light Aspect and RoxyCallie

/ optimisticduelist
www.keep-rising.org
Hey gamers, this time we're talking about Light imagery and symbolism as it relates to the relationship between Roxy Lalonde and Calliope! What is it about their friendship/romance that brings them closer to true wisdom about the world of Homestuck? Let's find out! Hope you enjoy the ride, and til next time,
Keep rising!

[@lordbuss]

4:13 Roxy stole Callie from the Void! This is exactly the kind of insights you can always find in Homestuck, even after you read it and analyzed it hundreds of times. And it frustrates me that it is not possible to find all of them.

[@aroaceaspie]

Hahaha 4:13

[@edoardocaproni8893]

The fact that new readings may always be possible should not frighten you. It should spur you into researching, spreading and discussing your angles, so that a deeper understanding may be reached by you, and all others.

[@fomalhaut_the_great]

@@aroaceaspie low hanging fruit

[@lordbuss]

@@edoardocaproni8893 It's not about being frightened. It's about my obsession with understanding everything and not missing anything. I am an "informational 100% completionist".

[@yam3946]

413 😳

[@arturoreyescortez2476]

I love how Roxy and Calliope develop their relationship throughout Act 6. Calliope may have been just a fan, but she became a guiding light for Roxy. Homestuck breaks traditional narratives and allows the fans to be part of the story, and even create their own stories. However, I didn't like that Roxy and Calliope enabled Jane and Gamzee in the Epilogues. That breaks their character development a lot.

[@RoseBleueDuRosierSec]

I share the exact same sentiment towards them in the epilogues :c

[@twigkin3056]

if your anything like me you pretend the epilogues do not exist (assuming you're referring to HomeStuck 2 or whatever whenever you say "epilogues", i've heard so much bad about them that i just- *_ignore it_* )

[@imlovedavepetab3374]

Callie and Roxy's relationship is something I ADORE. One of my favorite moments in the comic is when Roxy gives Calliope the ring of life because THAT is the most ROMANTIC SHIT like OMFG. I CANNOT THINK OF LITERALLY ANY OTHER MEDIA THAT CAN TOP *THAT.*

[@CALIDOR109]

> EGUHHGGGHN *VOMITS* *VOMITS* *VOMITS* BLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEGH

[@babybelcheese2906]

LUCAS ALBERTO Oh

[@pinkajou656]

hahahaha I agree

[@Isuream6331]

And Callie’s smile is so cute

[@oddbeep6804]

I got so excited when I saw someone is finally talking about Calliope, even if just a short video it finally happened 🥺

[@Laydralae_Joy]

last time i was this early, the Beforan trolls were still in their game session

[@Volsati]

hey optimisticDuelist, you mention Calliope as a reflection of the most invested homestuck fan. Have you ever covered Caliborn in a similar train of thought? I view Caliborn as the impatient and even toxic fan who only wants things done in their way.

[@lordbuss]

He has already written it about Caliborn.

[@davestrider4973]

THE LIGHT ASPECT AND *ALL OF THE SHIPS* !!!

[@knightoftime4782]

This is actually really cool! I really enjoy all of your analysis videos, keep it up! Just don't stress yourself out too much :)

[@Tsuki-P]

OD probably knows the most about homestuck than anyone else lmao. Its a shame he left the team 😔

[@romukaro_del_flores]

R4D Which team did he leave? :o

[@lananewman1064]

WAIT WHAT

[@enderking6904]

Lana Newman HS^2 is falling apart as a whole

[@merrittanimation7721]

Ooohbopbopboppadoohwah LETTING ME DOWN, LETTING ME DOWN, LETTING ME DOOOOOWWWWN

[@merrittanimation7721]

@Ooohbopbopboppadoohwah Everyone except John and Terezi melt and then John attempts to strangle her to death.

[@juolen]

like many other say, these videos are incredibly insightful and helpful to those wanting to dig int0 the "lore" (not even sure if that exists with this confusing comic). thank you for putting in so much effort for these videos, they really make my day.

[@Joniness]

3:40 blew my mind, I don't even know how to articulate how it did. Damn.

[@enigmaticvariation306]

I love your videos, and I'm very happy someones finally talking about Calliope and Roxy's relationship and the narrative symbolism it possesses.

[@graceyang9022]

I was already vibing with what you said the whole video,,, but when you mentioned the life ring parallel my heart expanded three sizes

[@adamboyd1132]

What I find interesting is how space and void are so complimentary. Adding space adds void, removes understanding. For a good example from another comic: www.schlockmercenary.com/2002-04-15

[@RoseBleueDuRosierSec]

I'm but a humble Homestuck, I see my OTP and my aspect in the title, and I click.

[@amyavendano4136]

OH WHIT OH FUCK YOU UPLOADED THIS JUST AS I WAS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO WATCH WHILE I EST THANK YOUU IM POGGING

[@meemosteeno5121]

Im getting lightheaded i dont think i should rise anymore

[@tea_funz]

Can i put spanish subs on your videos? :((

[@otagen]

i love them so much...

[@madisonmcarthur7207]

what about dave and karkat in the blood aspect

[@carissawood1854]

Will you be making videos on the homestuck^2 kids? Im really interested to see what your opinion on their classpects!

[@SoupyLenny]

He used to be a writer for hs2, so he might not make a video on it until it is over

[@carissawood1854]

@@SoupyLenny oh youre probably right

[@codenamejinza]

I LOVE this

[@thefunniestenbyalive2054]

hell yes

[@poprocks6576]

Optimistic Duelist have you heard of will it homestucks I think you may like it or people who like your content would like it

[@dotexemachina]

heeeell yeeaaa

[@aestheticallyavirlbruh5610]

Do davekat!!!!

[@jozutime]

Please do spanish subtitles :"(

[@justiceclown4278]

Jaja.. Mal

[@athenawheatley1032]

me, looking at the video's title: What??

[@charlottecase3093]

uh. this made me uwu

[@-kenik9629]

Never agreed with homestuck politically, but only a fool could argue against its artistry.

[@bloodstoneore4630]

Well said

[@wolfielangway4674]

politically? What are the politics?

[@-kenik9629]

@@wolfielangway4674 If you haven't noticed, then it's probably on or close to your alignment.
Considering the general heat of current western politics, you can probably just Google "list of political topics".
I don't want to address it directly because that's just asking for a logn drawn-out argument wherin people on both sides jump in to share their uninteresting opinions and hate on people disagreeing with them.
All considered your question smells like a trap, and I'm not biting.

[@Natoursofcourse]

@@wolfielangway4674 yeah what do you mean politics?

[@redtaileddolphin1875]

You mean like Guy Fieri or the ICP being in the government? That’s the extent of the politics present in homestuck my man

[@supremeruby2114]

not first

[@CALIDOR109]

> NOT SHIPPING COTTONCANDY????? CRINGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nicefloweytheoverseer7632]

Your shipping opinion is okay, but idk what cottoncandy is-
Karen: "WRONG! YOUR OPINION IS INVALID! GO 🇧🇪 YOURSELF! DAVEKAT FOR LIFE!"
Me: FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU

[@michaelnava3850]

I feel like they should have given the ring to someone else calliope was useless.

[@CALIDOR109]

> DAMN RIGHT!!!!!

[@nicefloweytheoverseer7632]

Yea
She is a dead character

[@michaelnava3850]

@@nicefloweytheoverseer7632 I just realized that Jon prolly gave it to her cuz lord english was after her do I guess it makes sense.

[@Kissingerzones1311]

True but homosucks will never admit it

[@georgebrown319]

pronouns?