But... intent is not effect. It may be that the creators intended a particular view but failed in the execution.
Also, often fans want to believe a particular view of a character, and if a rather good fan fiction writer has put forward that view early in fannish history, other fans often follow like sheep. I can think of two good examples of this, where the views are definitely not supported by analysis of canon. (In fact, it is fascinating to put forward such close analysis of canon and have people refuse to believe it despite being unable to produce a single piece of canonical evidence to support their views.)
I am not saying you are wrong in this particular case, but am saying that it is not a general rule.
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Date: 2009-10-14 08:25 am (UTC)Also, often fans want to believe a particular view of a character, and if a rather good fan fiction writer has put forward that view early in fannish history, other fans often follow like sheep. I can think of two good examples of this, where the views are definitely not supported by analysis of canon. (In fact, it is fascinating to put forward such close analysis of canon and have people refuse to believe it despite being unable to produce a single piece of canonical evidence to support their views.)
I am not saying you are wrong in this particular case, but am saying that it is not a general rule.