I don’t even think it’s just Dany’s death that affected me so much. It’s more so the blatant sexism and the refusal of people to admit that that’s what it is- sexist. And some people don’t even notice that it’s sexist and that’s just as annoying. Bc it’s so obvious!
Hey, anon. I’m basically just going to take your ask and give you a little ‘powerpoint presentation’ proving why you’re 100% correct, here:
Here are some takeaways from the article:
“Seeing a person who came from an abusive childhood, experienced violence, assault and tragedy can inspire many other trauma survivors, especially women, to better understand and process their traumatic experiences as well.
For many fans, especially women, who might identify with Daenerys in terms of being a survivor, this sudden change can be both confusing and emotionally distressing. Such story arc can appear to take away from agency that many trauma survivors may develop through parasocial relationships.
It is my hope that in the future, writers of television and films will consider having cultural and/or mental health consultants on staff, especially when writing storylines dealing with trauma, shock, and horror in order to be conscientious about the potential effects the particular episode or scene may have on the viewers.”
Daenerys was literally and figuratively butchered, and even though some fans can’t see that, at least we’re getting validation from many major publications:
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