Gets locked up "just because"
* Angry American shrieking *
On my re-read of this, I am still absolutely infuriated at the thought of not the MC being locked up; I am absolutely livid at the idea that he just accepts it!
(As a reader, not like I'm throwing my phone or something...)
"Ah, you have taken me prisoner; kidnapped me; denied my freedom in a fundamental way."
Like...
what?!
That's just... no big? All I need is to claim that I am "in charge," and I can simply take your freedom? Potentially destroy your life, if I wish?
That's not a sustainable society in any way, and the fact that MC BlackRabbit Save-a-ho just decided that being locked up is all good...
I'm losing my
mind over this... lol...
Also, I will take
Jack-of-all-trades over
any other thing; I'd much rather be
solidly competent at
everything than be a
master of one single thing to the
exclusion of other knowledge!
Imagine knowing the ultimate secrets of the electron, but not knowing how to change an electric light bulb!
I mean, a
Bachelors Degree is the
"Jack" level of cards in the JOAT metaphor... it's almost as if the writer doesnt know what the metaphor means; it's often used as a compliment in English-speaking areas, which is from where the metaphor arises.
And while it isn't
always a compliment, I personally would
much rather have a
Bachelors Degree in physics, chemistry, music, economics, sociology, geology, forestry, mathematics, biology, creative writing, architecture, physical education, pharmacology, geography, psychology, sports medicine, business administration, construction technology, performance arts, military leadership, conflict resolution, theology,
AND ALL THE OTHER BACHELORS IN THE WORLD... than to have a single
PhD in one topic. (!!! ^^ !!!)
Japanese culture frowns on this because it is socially deviant, in a culture that values social homogeny; and I get that.
However, in a fantasy world that
isn't Japanese, only an utter imbecile, a complete fool, an addle-pated looby would consider this with any form of disdain... Only an utter fool... ...!
Jeez...! 😅