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Subject: Tapes a metaphorical character? Fri May 24, 2013 2:09 pm
Is it possible that the tapes in MH can be seen as a metaphorical, collective character? Like, they're already a gigantic element to the series, so they should also be able seen as a sort of figurative character.
thisistheend Observer
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Subject: Re: Tapes a metaphorical character? Fri May 24, 2013 2:11 pm
I'm afraid by that logic Rosswood Park is a character.
It's a good conclusion, but it doesn't work that way.
sethlapod555 Survivor
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Subject: Re: Tapes a metaphorical character? Fri May 24, 2013 2:17 pm
thisistheend wrote:
I'm afraid by that logic Rosswood Park is a character.
It's a good conclusion, but it doesn't work that way.
Well, Rosswood Park is a place they haven't been to in ages, but the tapes are something that is always coming into play and always playing a role.
You're right, though.
awkwardraptor Escaped
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Subject: Re: Tapes a metaphorical character? Sat May 25, 2013 8:41 am
Yeah, I'm going to have to agree with thisistheend, the tapes are a very, very important plot device for the series, but to be a character there has to be characterization, which the tapes do not have.
I do agree that it is a good theory though.
Raccoon Untainted
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Subject: Re: Tapes a metaphorical character? Sat Jun 29, 2013 5:02 pm
The tape is my favorite Marble Hornets character, actually.
JustinDGBZ Watched
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Subject: Re: Tapes a metaphorical character? Sat Jun 29, 2013 9:04 pm
I agree with Awkward Raptor, the tapes are more of a plot device than a character. There's not any characterization with the tapes, they don't change in any way and remain the same through out the series with the same purpose.