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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I disagree about all the AA characters becoming what you describe. The best written characters (and the best performances as far as i can see) are Randall and Beth. Nothing magical there.[/quote]
I agree with this.  As a Black woman, I think the relationship between Beth and Randall is so, so real.  She isn't teetering on the brink of an ABW; she LOVES her husband and she is fiercely protective of him because he is a sensitive soul (and has been since he was little).  If this were a white couple, everyone would applaud the wife because white women are stereotypically perceived as passive and Black women are stereotypically perceived as strong, tough and angry all the damn time.  These are just false constructs that we've created in our minds.  I know plenty of assertive, take-no-prisoners white women who will slay a dragon for their family and I know plenty of docile, passive Black women who "stay in their place".

Randall is a gentle guy who started off with a bad break; drug addicted parents.  He's not magical, he's a broken guy with a happy life because he hasn't been able to put the pieces together yet.  As the pieces of his life slowly start to take shape, I think we will see a guy who will be emotionally drained for a while.  And if I'm his wife... I'm going to do all I can to make sure that the people around him are transparent and loving.[/quote]

I agree with you, but just wanted to point out the Magical Negro phenomenon applies only to William.  It has nothing to do with the other black characters. Google it.[/quote]

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