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[quote=Anonymous]I think one factor for Margaret that I think is not really explored well in the show but is a subtext, is that losing Gus results in a total identity crisis for her that was already sort of happening but crashes down on her with his abduction.

She talks about being sort of a reluctant SAHM because she can't really do her job in Hong Kong. So she kind of leans into this kind of crunchy, maternal role. But then she feels threatened by Essie when Gus and the other kids love her so much. So it's like her professional identity is taken from her by the move to HK, and then she feels like her maternal identity is taken away by Essie.

And then Gus goes missing on her watch (yes, I guess on Mercy's watch, but Mercy barely knew any of them at that point). So now she kind of takes on this mantle of "bad mom" and can't escape it because if she keeps looking for Gus and stays in HK, she's neglecting her other kids. But if she leaves HK to care for her other kids, she's abandoning Gus.

I don't know. I really felt for her in the final episode. I don't necessarily approve of all her choices but I feel like that's beside the point. I truly have no idea what I'd do in her shoes. It's an impossible situation.[/quote]

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