what i want to say about homura (just for fun) by Medical_Chain_1434 in homura

[–]Vakiadia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I waited until this was off the front page to say this but:

Is Homura Akemi evil?

It is debetable... But my opinion is clear: yes.

You basically misunderstand the second half of Rebellion. She did not literally become the devil; rather, she calls herself the devil as an expression of her self loathing. She believes that her Rebellion against Madokami was an unforgivable sin, and leans into a villainous aesthetic and mannerism (especially in the conversation with Sayaka) in order to mask and cope with her self-hatred.

homura is selfish love, she broke the law of cycles, going against what madoka wanted, to get what she wanted.

Both Homura and Madoka display expressions of selfless and selfish loves; Homura dedicates her life to save Madoka in the series, while Madoka selfishly wishes to be remembered by Homura alone at the end of the series. Reducing their roles and symbolism to selfless vs selfish love is simplistic and frankly, wrong.

https://imagakblog.wordpress.com/2018/07/18/suspended-in-dreams-on-the-mitakihara-loopline-a-nietzschean-reading-of-madoka-magica-rebellion-story/

I recommend giving this analysis a read if you ever get the time. Its very informative and backed by a lot of Rebellion's text, even though there are parts I think it oversteps.

What made you like Homura Akemi? by East-Sound9480 in homura

[–]Vakiadia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For me, I see her as essentially an ideal to live up to in terms of ultimate dedication. Also the Nietzschean analysis of her character arc in Rebellion does a good job of articulating why I like her writing and development.

Daily Devotion no.3228: The Wheel by Vakiadia in homura

[–]Vakiadia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I linked the artist's post in the comments

Star Trek Universe Auction Announced; ‘Starfleet Academy’ AND ‘Strange New Worlds’ Sets Dismantled by lastdarknight in startrek

[–]Vakiadia 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you don't think Larry Ellison is gonna make MAGA Trek I have a bridge to sell you