[spoilers] Harry and Ruth. The Wonder Years.

[Silktie]

(19-11-2010 05:59 PM)A Cousin Wrote:  

(19-11-2010 04:57 PM)Silktie Wrote:  Speaking of season 5 and season 9, the parallel between the two is quite prominent. In both instances Harry sacrifices his career and possibly his freedom to save Ruth. And in both instances despite this very unselfish and loving act, he ends up alone.

Let's not forget that Ruth does something very similar. She sacrifices her self (literally) for her country. In S5 Ruth Evershed "dies" and in S9 Ruth Evershed...erm..."dies." Symbolically speaking. Less romantic certainly, but no less commendable. IMO, of course.

The tragedy is that the best of who they are as individuals is what keeps them from becoming a couple. If those traits didn't exist in either of them, would it have developed at all?

Oh, gawd! Now I need cheesecake....

Yeah, too true. I wonder if they'll complete the circle in season 10 and have Ruth once again sacrifice her own career in some way to save Harry? Although I can't at the moment think of a way she could do this.

Love the Dog Too Small analogy! Hee, now I have visions of Harry as a puppy, eager to please...