The parts I was startlingly moved by were her losing her memory of learning about Clark's powers and then losing the first kiss (which was adorably reenacted!). This journey back through Chloe's past really made me think about her development over the seasons and the point where it lost me. And it was her knowledge of Clark's powers that were the biggest problem. Not at first, because at the time Clark so desperately needed someone to know that I was happy about it. I remember being moved that Alicia gave him that as her final gift. However, the effect on Chloe's character, the weight and burden of that knowledge, proved problematic. To me, she became increasingly unlikeable: possessive, controlling, demanding, self-righteous. She idolised Clark to an unhealthy degree.
I also love you for saying this. I just didn't have a huge problem with it when I looked at the big picture, and it made me think back to Jonathon's speech in that ghastly episode, Velocity, which I posted over at Serenography's LJ this morning, so I have it right on hand to repost here.
Jonathan: Clark, sit down. (Clark sits.) Listen, son, it doesn't take a genius to realize that something's been bothering you other than my health lately. What's up? Hmm?
Clark: While you were in the hospital, Pete got himself into a bind. I did some things I'm not too proud of.
Jonathan: Well, your mother and I trust your judgment. We did raise you to know the difference between right and wrong. Clark, one day when we're not around anymore, I'm sure that you're gonna remember it. Look, in the world, things aren't always black and white. I mean, sometimes you got to just wander out into the gray areas and do what you think is best.
Clark: What do you mean?
Jonathan: Clark, I did go talk to Jor-El, and I think maybe that is why my heart gave out. (Clark sighs unhappily.) But listen, son, I went into that cave knowing full well that there were risks involved. And I'd do it again if I thought you were in trouble.
Clark: Dad, I promise I'll never put you in that position again.
Jonathan: Clark, that's not what this is about. You're different than your mother and I. Son, you're gonna have to make choices in your life, moral choices that she and I will never have to make. But we both know that when that time comes, you'll do what you think is best. What's right. That's what's important.
I think that just sums up perfectly how Clark should deal with a situation like that. I rewatched the episode again last night, and I just choked up when Clark tells an unconscious Chloe "I'm really sorry to do this to you Chloe".
Aaarrgghhh .... Tom Welling knows how to get that look going.
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Date: 2008-11-16 10:57 pm (UTC)I also love you for saying this. I just didn't have a huge problem with it when I looked at the big picture, and it made me think back to Jonathon's speech in that ghastly episode, Velocity, which I posted over at Serenography's LJ this morning, so I have it right on hand to repost here.
Jonathan: Clark, sit down. (Clark sits.) Listen, son, it doesn't take a genius to realize that something's been bothering you other than my health lately. What's up? Hmm?
Clark: While you were in the hospital, Pete got himself into a bind. I did some things I'm not too proud of.
Jonathan: Well, your mother and I trust your judgment. We did raise you to know the difference between right and wrong. Clark, one day when we're not around anymore, I'm sure that you're gonna remember it. Look, in the world, things aren't always black and white. I mean, sometimes you got to just wander out into the gray areas and do what you think is best.
Clark: What do you mean?
Jonathan: Clark, I did go talk to Jor-El, and I think maybe that is why my heart gave out. (Clark sighs unhappily.) But listen, son, I went into that cave knowing full well that there were risks involved. And I'd do it again if I thought you were in trouble.
Clark: Dad, I promise I'll never put you in that position again.
Jonathan: Clark, that's not what this is about. You're different than your mother and I. Son, you're gonna have to make choices in your life, moral choices that she and I will never have to make. But we both know that when that time comes, you'll do what you think is best. What's right. That's what's important.
I think that just sums up perfectly how Clark should deal with a situation like that. I rewatched the episode again last night, and I just choked up when Clark tells an unconscious Chloe "I'm really sorry to do this to you Chloe".
Aaarrgghhh .... Tom Welling knows how to get that look going.