Doctor Who - Whose Doomsday is it Anyway? - Part 2
The beach scene is a resolution to those who have been left behind. Rose, no longer able to hold the hand of the Doctor; Jackie, left on Earth wondering about the safety of her daughter; Mickey, left on Earth by Rose only to leave her on another world; and Pete, dead in one world and a widower in this one. Now, in this parallel world, those left behind are together, the loneliness eased because they know and understand each other’s pain.
The theme of loneliness is most evident in the final, emotional farewell between Rose and the Doctor. As he says, "I'm burning up a star just to say goodbye." I think that shows how important it is for him to say goodbye to Rose; to show that, if at all possible, they would have travelled together forever. Although it is awful that he doesn’t get to return her ‘I Love You,’ it is also fitting – it satisfies the Rose/Doctor shippers, who believe if time hadn’t run out he would have said the words. It also satisfies those who didn’t think he truly loved Rose, or believed that she is just his companion, just like the many who have come before. Due to his tears at the end - speaking of which, have we ever seen the Doctor cry before? - I think he would have said it had their time together not run out. Besides, I think it is actually better for Rose that he wasn’t able to say the words – it would have left her with a finality that I don’t think she wants. It allows her to think that somewhere, the Doctor is searching for her, so he can say those words.
As for her new life, some people seem to think that it is an awful way for her to end up, basically back in the life in which she started with. There are also others who are annoyed at Davies pulling the ‘I’m dead’ card. I don’t think either of these is the case.
The Rose Tyler we first met is dead – the shopgirl who ate chips and was going nowhere in her life. In a way, Rose is reborn into another world, and I think this new life isn’t as bleak as Bad Wolf Bay appears. She has people in her life that she loves. This includes her father who, judging by the abundance of her daddy issues, is half the reason she decided to go time travelling in the first place. She is no longer a shop girl; she is working for Torchwood. She is Rose Tyler, defender of the Earth. And I think that is what Rose Tyler is, more than anything. More importantly, that is what Rose Tyler has become, thanks to the Doctor.
So whose doomsday is it anyway? As much as Rose may feel it is hers at this point in time, based on the above analysis I don’t think it is. It was really doomsday for the Daleks and the Cybermen – the Lonely God passed judgement and sent them to Hell.
As for the Doctor, we know that he will get another companion, so he won’t be alone for long. However, he lost all his people in the Time War, and he has now lost the woman he loves. It will remain to be seen how Rose’s departure will impact on him. I’m predicting angst and anger, and I’m looking forward to it.
The theme of loneliness is most evident in the final, emotional farewell between Rose and the Doctor. As he says, "I'm burning up a star just to say goodbye." I think that shows how important it is for him to say goodbye to Rose; to show that, if at all possible, they would have travelled together forever. Although it is awful that he doesn’t get to return her ‘I Love You,’ it is also fitting – it satisfies the Rose/Doctor shippers, who believe if time hadn’t run out he would have said the words. It also satisfies those who didn’t think he truly loved Rose, or believed that she is just his companion, just like the many who have come before. Due to his tears at the end - speaking of which, have we ever seen the Doctor cry before? - I think he would have said it had their time together not run out. Besides, I think it is actually better for Rose that he wasn’t able to say the words – it would have left her with a finality that I don’t think she wants. It allows her to think that somewhere, the Doctor is searching for her, so he can say those words.
As for her new life, some people seem to think that it is an awful way for her to end up, basically back in the life in which she started with. There are also others who are annoyed at Davies pulling the ‘I’m dead’ card. I don’t think either of these is the case.
The Rose Tyler we first met is dead – the shopgirl who ate chips and was going nowhere in her life. In a way, Rose is reborn into another world, and I think this new life isn’t as bleak as Bad Wolf Bay appears. She has people in her life that she loves. This includes her father who, judging by the abundance of her daddy issues, is half the reason she decided to go time travelling in the first place. She is no longer a shop girl; she is working for Torchwood. She is Rose Tyler, defender of the Earth. And I think that is what Rose Tyler is, more than anything. More importantly, that is what Rose Tyler has become, thanks to the Doctor.
So whose doomsday is it anyway? As much as Rose may feel it is hers at this point in time, based on the above analysis I don’t think it is. It was really doomsday for the Daleks and the Cybermen – the Lonely God passed judgement and sent them to Hell.
As for the Doctor, we know that he will get another companion, so he won’t be alone for long. However, he lost all his people in the Time War, and he has now lost the woman he loves. It will remain to be seen how Rose’s departure will impact on him. I’m predicting angst and anger, and I’m looking forward to it.
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Chatterpillar
It's quite uplifting to get another's reasoned response to the insights that some shows present.
What do you think of similar efforts I've tried in reviewing SBS shows:
SBS Friday “Insiders Guide to Love” Part 5 - Big Cat's review for Cool-kid
SBS Friday “Insiders Guide to Love” Part 6 - Big Cat's morning after
Cheers
It's great to find someone else who has an appreciation for analysis of shows. A lot of people think that television shows are all superficial, when in fact some have a lot of depth.
I enjoyed your insights on Insiders Guide to Love. I haven't seen the show, but I will definitely check it out if it comes on again. I like the concept of exploring the many forms that love can come in.
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He's looked close before (like when he said goodbye to Jo in the 70s) but I've never seen real actual tears before! It was emotional, to say the least.
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