I'd also have no idea who this Buffy is or what happened to the girl we watched on the show.
Honestly, when I read explanations for how it was perfectly normal for Buffy to dive into sex just 'cause it's Angel and that's what she does, I feel like the argument is devoid of character insight into Buffy.
I can at least squint and get on board with the idea of Buffy giving into despair and seeking refuge in the illusion of love and sex. I think the comics didn't tell this story well (from the art, to how Buffy is portrayed), but at least that sounds like Buffy to me.
The problem with the despair angel for me is that Buffy gets a tearful glint in her eye with a smile on her face when she looks at Angel. Jeanty didn't sell Buffy giving into despair, but Buffy giving into romantic love and looking happy about it.
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Date: 2010-08-29 08:22 pm (UTC)Honestly, when I read explanations for how it was perfectly normal for Buffy to dive into sex just 'cause it's Angel and that's what she does, I feel like the argument is devoid of character insight into Buffy.
I can at least squint and get on board with the idea of Buffy giving into despair and seeking refuge in the illusion of love and sex. I think the comics didn't tell this story well (from the art, to how Buffy is portrayed), but at least that sounds like Buffy to me.
The problem with the despair angel for me is that Buffy gets a tearful glint in her eye with a smile on her face when she looks at Angel. Jeanty didn't sell Buffy giving into despair, but Buffy giving into romantic love and looking happy about it.