Date: 31 May 2009 18:35 Title: Ties That Bind: Culture and Instinct in Cardassian Relations
Another wonderful and fascinating insight into the culture you've done an excellent job fleshing out. I especially wish, really, that males in human society weren't forced to be stoic to an unreasonable degree -- I do admire stoicism in the face of hardship (I'm a Midwesterner, it's bred right into me!), but there are definitely times when it can become a sickness, too.
Author's Response:
Thank you, and I'm glad you liked it. :-)
I think stoicism in a crisis situation is admirable--I mean, if stuff is blowing up around you, those who can keep a level head are invaluable. But loss, grief, and so on...it's so easy to turn it all upon yourself if you decide that in order to be strong for others, you can't acknowledge or release your own pain. The Cardassian mindset on this is almost...like what they say during the flight safety instructions: you have to help yourself in order to be in a position where you CAN help others. Part of being strong is facing yourself.
Date: 28 May 2009 17:04 Title: Ties That Bind: Culture and Instinct in Cardassian Relations
Love this explanation Nerys. It makes sense and expands upon the Cardassian culture nicely, also allowing a nice insight. Good stuff.
Author's Response:
Thanks--I hope you find that provides a good explanation for some of the things that you've seen in the RR!