Hello to everyone, I am new to this list and have been reading with some interest the discussion of metaphors etc on the episode Deliverance.
A few thoughts:
I have to say that, I myself thoroughly enjoyed this episode and saw only what was represented - as it was represented, it never occurred to me that the rocket could be anything other than a receptacle which has been designed in such a way as to ensure it's ability to plough through the atmosphere and achieve orbit(or whatever) - I am not a rocket scientist or any scientist for that matter but it seems fairly obvious that a streamline vehicle is more conducive to leaving a planets atmosphere and make it through to outer space (even star trek acknowledges this with space docking for their somewhat cumbersome craft) just as a torpedo is designed for maximum range and expedient thrust through water - so is a rocket for breaking free of a planets atmosphere.
As for the whole male Vs female argument - Avon, stated quite correctly in the episode "Power" (which seems to have been overlooked by it's detractors)- "...But, when it comes to a war between the sexes - you finally run out of people" Why fight?
Meegat didn't know how to operate the controls in the control room (for that matter, neither would I) I admit I'd potter around a bit but then I'm not a credulous member of a race of people who rely on prophecy - it was clearly not Meegats function or place to touch anything in that room - her job was to hopefully welcome the arrival of the nameless Lord of prophecy - and as Lord, signifies male - whether Jenna should have been picked or not is a moot point.
I have to say that I found Meegats obvious rapture in the presence of her 'Lord' to be representive of what I have read in history books on cultures that worship Gods and idols - she was in awe of the man - it's that simple - this does not make her a fool. It could be that many years down the track - future generations will look back on our cultures and mock our beliefs and customs, because they have evolved through understanding to a different level.
With regard to Meegat and her people being shipped off the planet and elsewhere - apart from the fact that there was never at anytime a mention of this desire or need by Meegat or the prophecy, I would have to say (as other's have done) that considering the 'savages' and Meegat's people were alive and well and living on this planet - then adaptation would have occurred through the generations to allow for survival under these conditions - take them to another planet and many would die from the abrupt change in environmental conditions. At least that's my take on it :-)
The final piece is just me getting soppy over Avon - I like all the Blake 7 characters (although, at times - Tarrant has been known to irk me) But Avon, is to me - very special :-)
I thought Avon was incredibly wonderful with Meegat - here was a person who saw something special in him and had complete faith in his ability to help - not just her, but anyone. Very sobering for a man who no longer trusts, to have it displayed so openly with respect to him - I think he was genuinely touched by her faith. Also, I have to mention - When he was warning Meegat about who to open the door for - "as the savages know about it now" He, at one point leaned towards her as if to kiss her - but he didn't - he saw the trust in her eyes and did not wish to betray that - I find that commendable as it was obvious that he wish to do so.
Cheryl.
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