Reviewer: apisa_b Signed [Report This]
Date: 12/13/2005 02:59 pm Title: Written In The Stars

That was very poetic.
I don't want to judge Firenze's actions - they are intended for a greater good; but I can't help but wonder how a child would react upon reading such a letter. Defy his/her destiny perhaps?

Author's Response: That's an excellent question - I can't answer it.

In my imagination, a Centaur would have followed the directions, in order to obey destiny / the greater Plan. On the other hand, a human would certainly rebel, even if they know rebellion cannot entail much good for them nor for the other - that's the tragedy of human nature (think of all the Greek tragedies...). Firenze doesn't know how the child will react either - that's what makes his Plan nothing more than a great gamble with heavy odds against him. His decision to act nonetheless comes from his utter powerlessness in all other areas. He feels it is the only thing he can do, so he did it, knowing all the while he would hurt others a great deal...

Author's Response: That's an excellent question - I can't answer it. In my imagination, a Centaur would have followed the directions, in order to obey destiny / the greater Plan. On the other hand, a human would certainly rebel, even if they know rebellion cannot entail much good for them nor for the other - that's the tragedy of human nature (think of all the Greek tragedies...). Firenze doesn't know how the child will react either - that's what makes his Plan nothing more than a great gamble with heavy odds against him. His decision to act nonetheless comes from his utter powerlessness in all other areas. He feels it is the only thing he can do, so he did it, knowing all the while he would hurt others a great deal...

Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: aramintasnape Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 12/08/2005 06:29 am Title: Written In The Stars

So glad you posted this here - it's a great story :))

Author's Response: Thank you for reviewing! :)