Yeah, but that's natural electricity, which I would say makes a difference - it's not technology*, it's drawing on ancient power and that. Plus, definitely turning her own weapon on herself.
* My theory here is that modern technology isn't very useful to Slayers exactly because the basic metaphor is about fighting your own demons, human weaknesses and societal structures, and you can only do that with your own strength and that of those around you - not with external power. (Which is why both Buffy and Faith feel that the scythe is theirs, for instance - it's not something they are given, it's something they've gotten back. It's also why Willow only becomes a truly successful witch once she accepts that the magic is part of her, not something she can just draw upon when she feels like it.) That may not be a perfect explanation, but I like it.
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Date: 2010-09-17 08:49 pm (UTC)* My theory here is that modern technology isn't very useful to Slayers exactly because the basic metaphor is about fighting your own demons, human weaknesses and societal structures, and you can only do that with your own strength and that of those around you - not with external power. (Which is why both Buffy and Faith feel that the scythe is theirs, for instance - it's not something they are given, it's something they've gotten back. It's also why Willow only becomes a truly successful witch once she accepts that the magic is part of her, not something she can just draw upon when she feels like it.) That may not be a perfect explanation, but I like it.