I'm in the odd position myself that I like angst - reading & writing it - but I like happy endings, too. Guess it's that I don't like angst just for the sake of angst; I like strong emotions and powerful relationships, and playing with those often leads to angst...
Speaking of such, why so angry with Usopp? He's overreacting, yes, but he's had a very rough time of it lately, and Luffy wasn't anywhere near as sympathetic as he could have been. From Usopp's point of view, it really did look like Luffy was casually throwing away the thing Usopp treasures most, something for which he got beaten almost to the point of death - and he still failed to protect the money. His self-esteem is at an all-time low; he's seventeen and his dreams are all crumbling around him. It's very human to fight with the people closest to you when you're that hurt and upset. I didn't like watching them fight like that, and I didn't agree with Usopp's challenge, but I completely understand why he did it...and now he needs a hug!
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Re: angst
Date: 2004-09-22 12:18 pm (UTC)Speaking of such, why so angry with Usopp? He's overreacting, yes, but he's had a very rough time of it lately, and Luffy wasn't anywhere near as sympathetic as he could have been. From Usopp's point of view, it really did look like Luffy was casually throwing away the thing Usopp treasures most, something for which he got beaten almost to the point of death - and he still failed to protect the money. His self-esteem is at an all-time low; he's seventeen and his dreams are all crumbling around him. It's very human to fight with the people closest to you when you're that hurt and upset. I didn't like watching them fight like that, and I didn't agree with Usopp's challenge, but I completely understand why he did it...and now he needs a hug!