BtVS in very important ways, did not deal with killing - In OMWF people are burned alive clearly shown on screen - yet the character responsible never is required to deal with his causing these deaths to completely innocent victims. Same with Willow and her killing of Warren, Buffy stabs Faith to offer her as sacrifice.
At least with Spike, his chip allows for a way around the "killing issue" and the social/ethic/morals of holding him responsible for the deaths he did cause. Xander particularly is a huge morality and plot device in conflict.
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Date: 2010-03-02 05:19 am (UTC)At least with Spike, his chip allows for a way around the "killing issue" and the social/ethic/morals of holding him responsible for the deaths he did cause. Xander particularly is a huge morality and plot device in conflict.
Great discussion -