Quote:
Originally Posted by Catlady
[...] Then again, if ERB didn't want to go for the fairy-tale ending, I would rather have seen an ironic ending--Jane rejecting Tarzan because he's become too tame for her, no longer a beast but a milksop.
The ending we got, though, is just blah. Jane's being sensible and realistic, which is true to her nature, but Tarzan? This guy who's used to getting what he wants, who's traveled continents to reclaim his woman--he just gives up? He doesn't even TRY to convince Jane to run away with him? He HAS become a milksop.
|
I've been meaning to say thanks for this. I don't agree but I got a good chuckle - and I rather like the idea of the ironic ending.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Catlady
[...] In contrast, Alice is depicted as much weaker and inept, but even she shows remarkable bravery in wanting to shoot the attacking ape. It's a low bar, but Jane is certainly a step up from pitiful, doomed Alice.
|
Don't forget that Alice did save her husband before she fell apart.