Oh no--go for it! Defend her, by all means. You know I'm always interested to hear other sides and I really don't *like* disliking her so redeem Lana if you can!
I think you and rumpuso's call about her actually finding the watch is a good strong point. That's a solid commitment in terms of time and emotion and shows the degree to which her experience really does lead her to empathise with Clark.
However, I really don't think she *is* the best person for Clark to connect with. She's not the only one to have lost a parent--it was the perfect op for them to use Lois if they wanted to. And Chloe has been an excellent confidant for Clark this year. I don't think he necessarily needed someone who could understand his exact experience. But I see the point your making and evidently it is how the writers were thinking.
(No, her behaviour is less manipulative than Lex or Lionel--I think they are on a spectrum from 'fairly harmless' to 'outright disturbing'!)
You're spot on about the symbolism with the mementos though. You really nailed that this week!
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However, I really don't think she *is* the best person for Clark to connect with. She's not the only one to have lost a parent--it was the perfect op for them to use Lois if they wanted to. And Chloe has been an excellent confidant for Clark this year. I don't think he necessarily needed someone who could understand his exact experience. But I see the point your making and evidently it is how the writers were thinking.
(No, her behaviour is less manipulative than Lex or Lionel--I think they are on a spectrum from 'fairly harmless' to 'outright disturbing'!)
You're spot on about the symbolism with the mementos though. You really nailed that this week!