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WCDT 29 Nov-3 Dec (1806-1810)
Tergon:
...I said that I agree with you, and that he'd not make a good substitute-therapist for Dora...
iduguphergrave:
--- Quote from: raoullefere on 01 Dec 2010, 20:23 ---Only. Heh. So because he only lies some of the time, Sven's not a liar? You don't think, if telling the tale of Dora and his childhood and including the role he played, he wouldn't shade the truth to favor himself or at least to let himself off easy?
Because I think he would. Epiphany or not, Sven's not exactly hard on himself most of the time. That may change, may have changed, and hell, Sven may have all sorts of good reasons for acting the way he does. But so far, he's been a self-serving putz much more than he's been a paragon of truth.
--- End quote ---
That has changed, as evidenced here and here. Nobody said he was a paragon of truth, but, especially recently, he's really realizing what a douche he's been. Not to mention if he really did trend towards trying to make himself not look like the bad guy, he wouldn't have been so apologetic in this strip (despite the fact that he didn't actually apologize, which I'm aware of). Sven's made mistakes, and he's quickly realizing that fact, and it's already changed him.
I think he's just oblivious to the fact that his actions growing up had a negative effect on Dora. It's not that he's in denial there; it probably hasn't even occurred to him. If Dora were to confront him about it at some point, I think he'd be surprised, and might deny it at first, but after thinking about it for a bit, realize she's got a point.
You should give Sven a little more credit; it takes awhile for someone to change for the better (see how long its taken Faye?), but he IS making progress.
Dr. ROFLPWN:
--- Quote from: iduguphergrave on 01 Dec 2010, 21:05 ---
--- Quote from: raoullefere on 01 Dec 2010, 20:23 ---Only. Heh. So because he only lies some of the time, Sven's not a liar? You don't think, if telling the tale of Dora and his childhood and including the role he played, he wouldn't shade the truth to favor himself or at least to let himself off easy?
Because I think he would. Epiphany or not, Sven's not exactly hard on himself most of the time. That may change, may have changed, and hell, Sven may have all sorts of good reasons for acting the way he does. But so far, he's been a self-serving putz much more than he's been a paragon of truth.
--- End quote ---
That has changed, as evidenced here and here. Nobody said he was a paragon of truth, but, especially recently, he's really realizing what a douche he's been. Not to mention if he really did trend towards trying to make himself not look like the bad guy, he wouldn't have been so apologetic in this strip (despite the fact that he didn't actually apologize, which I'm aware of). Sven's made mistakes, and he's quickly realizing that fact, and it's already changed him.
I think he's just oblivious to the fact that his actions growing up had a negative effect on Dora. It's not that he's in denial there; it probably hasn't even occurred to him. If Dora were to confront him about it at some point, I think he'd be surprised, and might deny it at first, but after thinking about it for a bit, realize she's got a point.
You should give Sven a little more credit; it takes awhile for someone to change for the better (see how long its taken Faye?), but he IS making progress.
--- End quote ---
You and Tergon must remember, raoullefere is a deep, deep loather of cads and defender of chivalry (I mean this in a complimentary fashion, sir), and Sven being the Patron Saint of Dudes Who Are Not Nice to Ladies All the Time, he and Sven would fistfight if Sven was not so fictional. He is not measuring Sven with the same stick as we are, and I would not want him to.
akronnick:
You never know what you have until it's gone.
Poor Marten.
jwhouk:
"But it was FREE..."
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