Dex-chan lover
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I agree in theory, it's just the execution that doesn't properly capture this right in my view.Its true that there is an inherent power imbalance, but the parents are doing practically everything to close the gap.
Almost like they're self aware adults that like the young hardworking kid, want to monopolize and welcome him as a friend instead. Almost like they see a really good influence for their daughter.
I mean he's already a role model for the little bro
(a position of power) and enjoys playing with him, the parents are lifting him up to be closer, and even level with their daughter, and are bringing themselves down to be more familiar with him.
The parents always being a step above in the hierarchy, thats inevitable, but I really disagree on the patronizing part. They're as welcoming as they come to the point its a bit unrealistic how easily and quickly they're inviting him into the family
I thought about it a bit since I wrote that comment and I think the thing that got me is how he was cooking while they sat at the table.
The way I imagine this sort of interaction better is if it was, for instance, a barbeque and the guy is at the grill and the dad walks up to him, they chat a bit then later he goes to grab some dishes and runs into the mom on the way and they chat some more. Interactions where they're on the same level.
Put another way, the very composition of the characters - their placement, reinforced this hierarchy and rubbed me the wrong way.
It's subtle psychological aspects of directing that the author wasn't considering (or couldn't imagine culturally).