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[readutation]

Sometimes, I feel like Bridgerton fans are just obsessed with the fantasy of ending up in a titled family, instead of investing in the story for what it is.

I get it, I'm a historical romance enthusiast—part of the genre's charm is that the characters marry dukes and other titled lords. But personally for me, HR should be more. It should feature love stories of people from different walks of life. And that includes people of the lower class.

That's why I'm such a proponent of Theloise: because it defies social norms at the time. And the fact that it's the woman who is of the higher station and the man the lower class adds so much tension to the story already. Like, the potential is right there!

But then, book fans come in with their ship, and their only argument is that Eloise wouldn't like the life without luxury. Are we sure about that? Or is this just their way of trying to make the book canon ship work in the show canon? Because as it stands, there's no reason for the book ship to happen in the show?

God forbid Eloise doesn't end up with a titled lord. For these people, they can't imagine a happy ending for her if she didn't stay within the circle of aristocracy. And that makes me sad. Because happy endings can be found—should be found—anywhere in society.

[bubblyconsideration]

May all the Eloises in the world find their Theos - or a life that feels just as true.

[bubblyconsideration]

Eloise to Penelope: "It is vexing to think only of his thoughts when I should rather be thinking of my own!"

Theo to Eloise: "I set them aside for you. Perhaps you might... share your thoughts on them."

There’s something so poetic about the contrast here - Eloise feels frustrated because his thoughts have taken over her mind, while Theo flips it and responds by deliberately setting his own aside to make space for her. It’s the same intimacy, but expressed in completely opposite ways.

[ladyssybil]

“It is a friendship, then?” “Of course. What else could it be?”

[thefatedbonechameleon]

So we are getting Francesca next season. Is it too soon? Yes. But let's not talk about that right now. I have a burning question and I need to know where most people lean on it.

Who do you think Eloise Bridgerton should end up with during her season?

Theo Sharpe

Sir Philip Crane

Voting ended onApr 2

[bubblyconsideration]

#the people want theo

[bubblyconsideration]

"Theo was just like all the other exes on Bridgerton - a fling, a crush, a passing romance that was never meant to stay."

No. Sienna, Madame Delacroix, Lady Arnold's relationships with their Bridgertons were built on something physical. And yet, Theo and Eloise, who barely touched hands, never even kissed, were still able to kindle a spark much more profound.

All the other exes were built on purely desire or immediacy. Sienna needed security, Madame Delacroix sought discretion, and Lady Arnold wanted a thrill.

But Theo understood Eloise in a way that she doesn't in her world, and respects her for who she is and all that she aspires to be.

[bubblyconsideration]

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[icarusofathousanddays]

Also, as an aside, I side-eye the anti-Theloise crowd who act like the idea that a woman might care for someone enough to give up privilege and glamour for a man who is kind to her and whom she likes is absolutely unthinkable… meanwhile, it’s totally understandable—and romantic—when Benedict does it for Sophie.

I’ve long grown suspicious of the side of historical romance enjoyers who seem to delight in finding new ways to say and imply and enforce this idea that women are only allowed to marry within their class—and that if they go outside of it, they must marry up. Or, if they marry down, then that man must still be wealthy, own land, and be “worthy” of her.

Fuck the poor. Fuck the thoughtful. Fuck the nice to her. Fuck the being delighted by her. Fuck the respecting her upon meeting her. Eloise needs a man who will make her struggle to become worthy of his respect. Eloise needs a man will force her to grow into a shape she never wanted to be in because the growth she has been capable of on her own is unimportant because it comes unattached to the dick of the most boring guy you’ve ever read about. Eloise needs to fall out of love with feminist scholars because the idea that she could ever join them, become their peer, or become anything like them is apparently stupid.

Eloise needs a man whose idea of supporting her is ignoring her when he isn’t sleeping with her and allowing her to do things like read and study. Don’t you know! There are some men who don’t let their wives do that. Really this is the best-case scenario for her and you should all stop complaining about it. (Do you hear Eloise complaining about it anymore? Don't worry all that bite has been trained out of her. It's hard to dig one's teeth into the hand that's drowning you when they've stolen them.)

[nolwamahtars]

"I've come to ask for your discernment." "Is that so?" "Do not look so pleased."

Eloise Bridgerton & Theo Sharpe | BRIDGERTON (2020 -)

[bubblyconsideration]

#theloise #i miss them #theo come back please

[bubblyconsideration]

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[icantjustbeherewithoutanaccount]

People will call Eloise self-centered and egotistical, but for me the first word that comes to mind when I think of her is loyal. She is just completely loyal to her family. I'm not saying she isn't flawled, but every time I see people talking about how she only thinks of herself and is not a girl's girl, and all the bullshit anti-Eloise propaganda people love to spread I'm like "Please! Are we watching the same show? Are we watching the same character?" She is completely devoted to that family, just because she doesn't share the same interests as them doesn't mean she only care about herself. That's why it warms my heart watching the cast react to the show and hear Luke say this:

Because that's who Eloise is. She is witty, and opinioned, and out spoken, but she's also a good sister, she cares, and she tries to connect with them. She is always reaching out, she is always sacrificing her own interests to keep them safe and happy. She abandoned her search for knowledge in season 2 because she didn't want her association with "political radicals" to stain the reputation of her family. She always puts her family first, even over friends she loves very much. Her not wanting to discuss balls, dinner organization, suitors, and the placement of cutlery or whatever else women were expected to care about in that time does not make her a bad sister. Her having different interests than her sisters does not make her a bad sister.

Yes, sometimes she hyperfocus on something and is blinded to other people's struggles, but that doesn't make her egotistical or a horrible person. She is capable of sympathizing with others, and she always sincerely apologizes and tries to do amends when she realizes or thinks she wronged someone or was inconsiderate of something. She might sometimes dismiss "girly" things, but that's not because she hates women, that's because this type of thing is shoved down her throat all the fucking time and she just doesn't enjoy it. I will never understand or subscribe to the Eloise hate. She's such an endearing and charming character. She's so funny and decided, and true to herself. I swear, Eloise Bridgerton, they could never make me hate you!

[bubblyconsideration]

Dare I say Eloise and Theo’s relationship felt more genuine and real than any of the other Bridgerton siblings’… you know if taken outside the aesthetic, they’d probably still like each other.

[stillunderyourbed]

theloise sketches— thank u to the ppl on the discord for ur ideas i am fed for life 😭🙏🏼

[bubblyconsideration]

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[bubblyconsideration]

Hot take:

Theo's "I've read all of these and I set them aside for you"

was just as romantic and endearing as

Daphne's "I burn for you,"

Anthony's "You are the bane of my existence and the object of all my desires,"

George's "I cannot breathe when you are not near,"

Colin's "I will always stand up for you because I love you," and

Benedict's "You have taken possession of me!"

[bubblyconsideration]

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[star-pocalypse]

In the wide, wide world of Bridgerton’s passionate confessions and long-winded monologues, no scene has ever managed to capture my heart quite like ‘I thought perhaps you might share your thoughts on them’