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ESSAYS
NOTE: The essays/comments/miscellaneous writings included here are the property of the writers. The opinions expressed in them are not necessarily the same as mine. But, hey, I believe that everyone is entitled to their opinion!
Not Fade Away
By The Royal Anna ♥ An eloquent and heart-breaking look at the end of an era.
By Poshcat ♥ Poshcat helps the helpless.
By thedeadlyhook ♥ The Jossverse is symbol-rich and this essay examines the Christian symbols in the shows. Intelligent and immensely readable.
By Poshcat ♥ A great list of things to avoid (and things to consider) while you're crafting your masterpiece.
By The Royal Anna ♥ A careful examination of the Buffy and Spike relationship. Wonderful reading.
By DLGood ♥ A fascinating look at the character of Angel, in all his incarnations.
By Kendra Washington ♥ An academic paper on the balance of power in the Buffyverse.
By Purple Smurf ♥ Purple Smurf examines the B/A relationship, which has been considerably complicated by Spike.
By Sunka ♥ What happens when a new fan of the Jossverse gets ahold of some essays about the Jossverse? Check it out.
By Ebonbird ♥ A poetic look at Angel's characteristics.
By Wiseacress ♥ An interesting look at the character of Spike.
By Minim Calibre ♥ Minim discusses characterization faux pas.
By D.M. Evans ♥ The author calls this a biased look at the implications of "Home" and thoughts on what season five might hold. Warning: There are spoilers here, just so you know.
Why I'm Returning My Ats Season One DVDs
By Markeyisapunk ♥ An interesting look at the end of Buffy, and the ways in which the viewers have been let down by the shows.
Wanted: Resolute Heroes
By DLGood ♥ I stole this little gem from Dlgood's LJ...it's a wonderful look at the the reasons why, for Dlgood at least, Buffy's hero's journey seems unfinished. It's an excellent piece.
What do Buffy and Angel mean? Really.
By Margot Le Faye ♥ Originally posted at the Babble Board, Margot answers the question, what do Buffy and Angel mean, to each other...and to us.
Chosen: A Look At the Final Episode
By Annie Sewell-Jennings ♥ Annie takes a careful look at what "Chosen" means for all the characters in the Buffyverse.
All About Angel
By Kita ♥ A beautiful look at Angel. Pure poetry.
♥ Both of these essays come to me via my friend Starlet who took them from her ISPs Entertainment section.♥
By Princess Twilight ♥ A tongue-in-cheek look at the who's who of the fandom.
By Chris Geary-Durrill ♥ A humourous look at what Angelus was up to in Buffy's room.
By Magi ♥ Magi gives us her two cents on why Spike and Buffy just don't cut it as a legitimate pair.
By Margot Le Faye ♥ Margot is the champion of hope for the battered B/Aer's heart. This "essay" was a response to a post on the BA Fluff list, but reading it just gave me a huge shit-eating' grin. If you're worried that the path won't lead our beloved characters back to each other, read this!
By Queen of Cups ♥ Learn the difference between giving useful and mediocre feedback.
By Queen of Cups ♥ The Queen of Cups takes a look at some of the most common blunders made when writing characters.
By GatorJen ♥ Gator Jen takes an academic look at agressiveness in females...using Buffy as an example.
By Liss ♥ WARNING: This satirical look at the reactions of both God and Satan to a "potential" romance between Angel and Cordy is NOT Cordelia friendly. But it's kinda funny!
By Trammie ♥ The Buffy and Angel story has captured the hearts and imaginations of viewers around the world. This essay touches on why we're so enchanted by their story.
By SCWLC ♥ SCWLC examines whether redemption is even possible for Angel.
By Chrislee ♥ Rambling thoughts about the show that changed my world.
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