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WCDT: 2011-2015 (12-16 Sep 2011)
dragontart:
Does Marigold envy Momo her new "life" or does she just fear to lose Momo? I wouldn't understand the first one, I guess (since Marigold obviously doesn't want to have time for social stuff). What exactly does Marigold want (Momo to (not) do)?
Timmy:
Does it have to be either/or? My interpretation was that Marigold was envious of Momo's ability to fall on the new opportunities presented. In her own unconsciously selfish manner, Marigold likely wants Momo to be 'like she used to be', but the game has changed.
John_Knee:
--- Quote from: Blackjoker on 16 Sep 2011, 00:20 ---And on a slightly different note, Marigold is an introvert, she was reading, her main fear may well be that Momo was going to abandon her. Given how few close friends she has, or even people that she would genuinely consider friends, the idea of losing any of them has got to be pretty painful. Add in that she did this as a gift for Momo and may have set her back a good amount...well resentment can be understandable, just saying.
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I was going to say something similiar. Marigold only has two close friends in Angus and Momo (although Hanners is getting there) so for one of them 'disappearing' to spend time with others then that is a major culture shock. Add to the fact Angus is also spending more time with Faye then Marigold's reaction is understandable. It would be a less of a deal to someone who is more extroverted and have more friends.
The question is whether or not Momo offered the "lets go eat, see something" as a response to what Marigold said only and she (Marigold) is taking it as Momo trying to keep her sweet and to stop her complaining (a very male way of putting it). I've known plenty of situations where the female (in these situations) complain to their boyfriends they aren't getting enough attention and the male respond by offering to take them out or buy them flowers on the way home from work (if the complaint was made over the phone). The gesture has been made by the male, but not of their own initative. Hope that makes sense.
If Marigold responded with "Yes, lets go eat/see a movie" etc then there is the danger that she might feel desparate or needy for the attention.
--- Quote from: Blackjoker on 16 Sep 2011, 00:20 ---And we see once again why Marigold doesn't have any friends except those she's been forced to make.
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That comment shows a complete understanding of what it is like to be introverted. Introverts don't seek out a large group of friends and the most introverted of people can make do with literately 1-2 close friends and a smallish group of associates that they know and will talk to but wouldn't in the traditional sense call friends. She (Marigold) doesn't have many friends because she hasn't tried to have a bigger group than Momo and Angus, with Hanners maybe joining that close friend status. Everyone else in her mind will be an extension of Angus and if Faye and Angus split up then there is no reason why she would otherwise seek people like Martin out. She may only continue to 'associate' with the rest of the characters of Coffee of Doom as long as Faye and Angus are together. If they did split up, she may still associate with the rest if Hanners joins her close friend group - in which case everyone else will become an extension of Hanners.
Mr. Doctor:
Don't know about you guys but Mari lost a little portion of the respect I had for her.
--- Quote from: themacnut on 15 Sep 2011, 22:38 ---I think Mari requires the slap-upside-the-head at this particular time. If I were there, I'd certainly apply it.
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Absolutely. It would be nice if Momo could give her a speech or something.
VonKleist:
--- Quote from: John_Knee on 16 Sep 2011, 05:16 ---That comment shows a complete understanding of what it is like to be introverted. Introverts don't seek out a large group of friends and the most introverted of people can make do with literately 1-2 close friends and a smallish group of associates that they know and will talk to but wouldn't in the traditional sense call friends. She (Marigold) doesn't have many friends because she hasn't tried to have a bigger group than Momo and Angus, with Hanners maybe joining that close friend status. Everyone else in her mind will be an extension of Angus and if Faye and Angus split up then there is no reason why she would otherwise seek people like Martin out. She may only continue to 'associate' with the rest of the characters of Coffee of Doom as long as Faye and Angus are together. If they did split up, she may still associate with the rest if Hanners joins her close friend group - in which case everyone else will become an extension of Hanners.
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That might have some truth to it, but Iīd like to point out how Marigold is mostly whiny about her social inaptitude and how she enjoyed the evening out at the bar with Marten, Faye etc. She didn't seem to mind socializing then, at least didn't give a sort of "meh, Iīm content with having, say, 2 close friends and thatīs about it"-vibe. I know having lotīs of social interaction isn't for everyone but I was under the impression it suited Marigold fine.
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