Jenny and Ted discuss Infestation 11.a. Episode Notes: * A very distressing chapter * The conflicting temptation of the Slaughterhous
Jenny and Ted discuss Infestation 11.a.
Episode Notes:
A very distressing chapter
The conflicting temptation of the Slaughterhouse Nine
Bitch isn't good at this territory thing
There's a huge communication problem here
Also an insecurity problem
Taylor reaching out to Bitch was both more heroic and more cruel than she knew
It's Bitch's guilt, not Taylor's, that puts her in danger now
Bitch isn't a killer, but she is a villain
Should Bitch be allowed around people?
It matters that Bitch isn't a master
A dog vs. a wolf
Some gorgeous writing
We all need more than the thing we're best at
This offer isn't destiny, it's a temptation
Taylor through Bitch's eyes
Bitch needs humans she's free to be dirty around
We had so many feelings about this chapter
The metaphor of the howl
Okay but wolves are cool (and trainable! sort of!)
The many meanings of Rollo
A mundane example of institutional failure
The recruitment!
Siberian has incredible aura, and Bitch is immune
The mystery of the Siberian's power
The Siberian's motherly presence
Eye gouging: a recurring motif!
Different ways of being alpha
Bitch isn't a master. She's a parent.
Also, she needs a parent
Layers (both endbringer and dog)
Racist and ableist language
Surprising emotional clarity
A howl that doesn't reach anyone
Siberian and the othering of humanity
What does it mean if Bitch's power likes wolves?
Give Bitch a direwolf
Who would Jenny recruit to the Slaughterhouse Nine?