#twd 5x02

[21waywardpilots]

rick manifesting a personality disorder in carl by telling him that he's never safe and to be paranoid of everyone

[arabian-magic]

I still crack up at Daryl dropping the jug when he offers to help Carol carry something.

I’m still convinced that was pure accident and Melissa’s face in that scene, trying hard not to laugh lmfao

[wicked-chocolatine]

«  I don't miss what was before. I don't miss that sword. »

[wicked-chocolatine]

5x02

[theladysarmor]

can u tell me why carol was leaving pls?

Do you mean in 5x02, Strangers? If so, then I think that she was leaving because she feels so weighted down by what she had to do. She hasn't told anyone yet, which is made clear by both her conversations with Ty and Rick during the episode.

It is still unclear as well who all knows why she left the prison/that she even left. Because the Governor happened so quickly afterwards some people probably didn't even really notice anything was amiss (we only see Rick telling Maggie and Daryl about it). 

Anyway, she is probably struggling greatly with this, and although everyone has welcomed her back openly and eagerly, that doesn't mean, she has forgiven herself for what she did to Lizzie, although the hurt of Karen and David, I do think she has mostly put behind her.

I think she was leaving because she couldn't bare to be around these people that she cares about so much and keep such a heavy secret from them. Honestly, I think she is so torn up and in her head that she wasn't even quite clear what she was doing. When Daryl asks her, she replies "I don't know" and I want to believe her. 

Anyway, thanks for asking my thoughts anonnie! ^__^

[blondietvjunkie]

Christian symbolism.

There was so much of that within "Strangers" — which has led to much speculation. As a Christian, I just want to give basic facts of those images and allow you do draw your own conclusions. I'm only touching on the characters that were highlighted — and will unpack it in order of bible story, as several of these build on each other :) I also treat this as each image is for the most part, specific to that character shown.

Michonne: The baby. In Egypt, Hebrews were horribly treated. Enslaved and inferior. The Pharaoh was killing baby boys of Hebrews at fear of them uprising. So, one day, praying it would save her son's life, a Hebrew mother put her baby in a basket and floated him down a river —  Ironically, Pharaoh's daughter was bathing in the river as the baby floated by her. She took him in and eventually raised him as her own. That baby's name was Moses.

--> I think maybe this is symbolic of her taking on the mother role to Carl and Judith. [The 40 Days of Wandering is below]

The Burning Bush. The Israelites (the Hebrews, who were God's chosen people), as I said above, were enslaved and being tortured, killed, and beaten by Pharaoh in Egypt. They were in great pain. Moses, a Hebrew by birth, was walking about one day when a bush he was passing caught on fire. When he turned to view it, though it was engulfed in flames, its leaves and branches were not burning. He could not believe his eyes. Then God spoke to Moses. In fear he turned, but God said for him to not be afraid — that He saw how much the Israelites were suffering and that He was going to bring about a course of events that would lead them to freedom. To, "bring them up out of that land to a igood and broad land, a land jflowing with milk and honey."

GOd sent Moses and a man named Aaron to save them (if you read the comic you know how that relates, because a man named Aaron finds Rick).

--> The Burning Bush imagery is symbolic of Alexandria Safe Zone.

Michonne: The 40 years of wandering, [A VERY COOL STORY in its fullness]  See, after God led the people to the Promised land, they got there and the Promised Land was occupied by other people. They grew afraid and did not believe God would help them win the battle. Then the Lord said to Moses, “How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the miraculous signs I have performed among them?” (Numbers 14:11). God, grew angry, and decided they would be cursed to wandering in the wilderness for 40 years. That their failure to believe in God’s word kept them from entering the Promised Land — but their children would receive the promise — moving into the Promised Land, 40yrs later.

--> THis is so broad. Could come into play a thousand ways. But, just guessing...  if specific to her, does Michonne do something? Something that causes fallout. (I thought it was interesting too what Abraham pointed to Judith, saying, DC, do it for her. And made me think, these guys may not get the old world back in their lives, but Judith may.)

The Last Supper: At first glance you might perceive this to be all about someone's last meal. But it has really nothing to do with that. Actually it's a Catholic saying, it's widely known by Protestants as "The Lord's Supper" — So, Jesus called everyone together to celebrate Passover — (I can tell you the whole thing but it's not necessarily relevant). First, know that Jesus knew exactly what was about to happen; he knew he was soon going to his death. Secondly, know that God is the greatest foreshadow writer of all-time. The most important thing that happened, is during the meal, Jesus took the bread, and he broke it in half, (which was symbolic in that time of unity) and said, "This is My body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me." — then he took a glass of wine and said, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood." This was foreshadowing -- Jesus offering up his body to be broken and his death; but more than any of that it is saying he is doing it for them. You might be thinking this is a bad horrible story. No, it's not. It's a story of sacrifice. Jesus did this in the name of love. He was willing to do anything and give everything for us. And he did. 

--> When I saw that image as Daryl looked at, that is what I saw. The Lord's Supper, is a picture of sacrifice and love. There was one other event that happened at the table but it's not as relevant or straightforward. As a writer you could be foreshadowing the journey Daryl is about to take in search of Beth. As NR said, "he's gonna go through a hell of a lot." You can decipher for yourselves. (Luke 22)

Carol: THou Shall not Kill and Genesis. Carol's imagery is pretty basic. It's a 10 Commandant, one of the 10 sins to not break. That is a striking scripture for her right now — given what she has done. But the word Genesis, as in the book of Genesis, the first of the bible —literally means the beginning. Then you have the car battery she was restarting etc. it is her theme. Can she begin again?

Glenn: Do not grow weary from doing good. This is also very straight forward. incredibly symbolic of Glenn right now. He is the leader of heart. It speaks to who he is and the voice he will bring into season 5 — one who will fight for what is just and good. Hope and faith.

All in all, I think this was done very well. Kudos Kirkman. XOXO

[valarmmorgulis]

strangers.

[tiseimaichiestosesonoreale]

Tu non sei al sicuro. Non importa quante persone ti siano vicine o quanto sembri sicura la zona. Non importa cosa dicono gli altri o quello che pensi. Non sei la sicuro.

-The Walking Dead