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WCDT Strips 3606 to 3610 (6th - 10th November 2017)
mikmaxs:
I have to say, considering Hannelore's past issues, severe OCD, and general character arc, this is incredibly condescending and shitty of her mother. She's not just offering to hire a personal assistant, she's effectively forcing one on Hannelore with explicit instructions to ignore Hannelore's consent and autonomy in the situation. When considering that much of Hannelore's life has been about dealing with obstacles towards her own independence, learning to take care of herself, and gaining the skills and life experience to overcome her previous inability to function in society without assistance...
Well, even if her mother's intent had nothing to do with any of that, I completely understand why Hannelore would be furious, and am really, really hoping that this aspect of the story doesn't get ignored or brushed to the side. (Because of this, I'm also hoping that Tilly doesn't stay on as Hannelore's assistant.)
traroth:
--- Quote from: mikmaxs on 09 Nov 2017, 02:31 ---I have to say, considering Hannelore's past issues, severe OCD, and general character arc, this is incredibly condescending and shitty of her mother. She's not just offering to hire a personal assistant, she's effectively forcing one on Hannelore with explicit instructions to ignore Hannelore's consent and autonomy in the situation. When considering that much of Hannelore's life has been about dealing with obstacles towards her own independence, learning to take care of herself, and gaining the skills and life experience to overcome her previous inability to function in society without assistance...
Well, even if her mother's intent had nothing to do with any of that, I completely understand why Hannelore would be furious, and am really, really hoping that this aspect of the story doesn't get ignored or brushed to the side. (Because of this, I'm also hoping that Tilly doesn't stay on as Hannelore's assistant.)
--- End quote ---
Exactly. I'm not sure Beatrice Chatham is really helping Hannelore to become the heir she claims to want by scuttling Hanners' autonomy like that...
Mr. Doctor:
Some asked me why I thought she was a robot... Her way of reasoning and speaking is so cold and mechanical. Argh. It's almost infuriating.
swapna:
To be honest, I'm starting to like Tilly. I'm going to interpret her "well, since you don't have a phone..." offer as sarcastic with a kernel of truth. She's going to go if Hanners actually calls the police, but she's determined to try and do her job until then.
her previous conversation with Hanners (I was told to disregard evidence...) sounds as if she had exactly that conversation with Ms. Chatham (since she's actually good at her job, as far as we know, and has figured out that Hannelore doesn't need anybody from the minute she saw her schedule).
she could be a good assistant, too - pushy enough that you can't ignore her, up to date on everything, well-organised, able to improvise and a snarky sense of humor.
snufflebottoms:
No no no. I really hope she doesn't stay on. I don't care that she was hired to stay on. She still has autonomy and agreed to what is essentially harassing and trespassing. That isn't cool.
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