Valmy wrote...
jtav wrote...
Agreed Valmy. Cerberus gives her purpose.I think she's aware that they're using he and her value extends no farther than what she can do, but at least they give her something to believe in (and a good bit more independence than her father did)
Well she views herself as a tool to be used, she is a genetically engineered super person after all. She wants to make sure her abilities are being put to use for a higher purpose.
I actually admire that alot about her. It is hard to tell exactly where that comes from, wanting to put her training and natural skills to use as much as possible to do as much good as possible.
I don't view it quite so positively as you. While I admire her keen sense of purpose, I think her self-concept probably stems from her father treating her as only a means to his dynasty. She's deeply internalized that she, stripped of her abilities, is of very little value to anyone. If her only value is a tool, then she may as well be a useful one. I really wanted a chance to say something like this, only less cheesy:
"Miranda, you're so much more than your abilities. Do you know how many beautiful and brilliant woment I've known? I didn't want any of them. I want you. Your drive, your ambition, the fact that you will do anything for those you love.
That's what I love about you. Your father didn't engineer that. It's all you.
You're what's precious to me, not your genes or your skills."
Like I said, pardon the cheese.
Modifié par jtav, 07 avril 2010 - 08:04 .