WHERE WERE THE ‘ROCKS’?
Of course, it’s
clearly obvious there were plenty of the ‘above variety’ in the season finale
of MadMen, but I’m referring to the kind that ‘Jenny’ firmly threw. Watching
that segment of Forest Gump always makes me think that the rocks could somehow
expunge the deleterious memories that remained of her far too tumultuous childhood.
Pundits and
critics had been opining that Draper’s ongoing escapades were making him grow rather
unlikeable and the repetitious “bad boy” behavior was finally taking its toll
on a few fans (present company excluded). That said, I dare say that last night’s
finale has cast him in a different light; i.e., one showing the potential of introspection
despite the heavy undertones of phallic narcissism [for the latter definition read
Alexander Lowen, please!] his character exudes like carbon dioxide. Yes, I
actually felt quite sorry for him!!
It’s also
been stated by many a religious zealot that concupiscence is the root of all
evil … a “FALL FROM GRACE” if you will. All the same, this AMC series abounds
with such strong desires, whether it be for power, money or sins of the flesh.
Just about every character takes his/her turn at it [except for Trudy
Campbell!].
On the other hand, a
s***** childhood leaves deep emotional voids and festering wounds. Go ahead;
throw those rocks, Dick Whitman!!
Well, adieu to season 6. Can’t wait for
season 7 in 2014! Keep up the great work you writers, producers, directors,
etc. And to the creator of it all, it appears you’ve got a b’day coming up, so Happy Birthday, as
well!!
P.S. I got a kick out of “Miss Porter’s”
Looking forward to a freshly creative
season 7….
Sincerely, Lisa Porter-Grenn
