Post by Light Rises on Mar 27, 2005 4:15:55 GMT -5
Actually, I like Meg's character quite a bit...probably because, like Mulan, Meg wasn't exactly your typical Disney heroine. While I can see how her whole "mystery woman" act can be kind of annoying, that was just it -- it was an ACT, because ultimately, she never wanted to come across as vulnerable to anyone, especially a man. And I think that's what I really like about Meg: she's obviously flawed and makes some pretty awful mistakes -- two things I don't see that often in other Disney women -- but really isn't a bad person at heart. In a way, she even sorta reminds me of Randall. I mean, she did something desparate (selling her soul to Hades) to save something that was important to her (her boyfriend), only to end up with a bum deal (since said boyfriend ends up leaving her for another woman) and get stuck with working for a scumbag of a boss whom she obviously doesn't like. The one part of Hercules that really made that connection click for me was during the scene in the garden when Meg and Hercules are alone together, with this dialogue in mind in particular:
Meg: Sometimes, it's better to be alone.
Hercules: Why?
Meg: Because then no one can hurt you...
I dunno...maybe it's just me being a sap, but that bit reminds me of Randall, nonetheless. *shrugs*
Yeah, I really like Meg's song, too (which was the main reason why I ended up getting the movie soundtrack recently, lol ;D). I love Alan Menken's work, though, so I enjoy the whole soundtrack. The Muses' gopsel-infused songs are particularly inspired, me thinks.^^
~Light Rises
Meg: Sometimes, it's better to be alone.
Hercules: Why?
Meg: Because then no one can hurt you...
I dunno...maybe it's just me being a sap, but that bit reminds me of Randall, nonetheless. *shrugs*
Yeah, I really like Meg's song, too (which was the main reason why I ended up getting the movie soundtrack recently, lol ;D). I love Alan Menken's work, though, so I enjoy the whole soundtrack. The Muses' gopsel-infused songs are particularly inspired, me thinks.^^
~Light Rises