Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-3125844-20150314161443/@comment-26232195-20150331125612

@Syscrash53 Yes, I see your point. As I've opined before, I've never been one of those who thought that Juliette was weak or whiney. She's always had inner strength and the ability meet adversity head on. But, as you say, she's also always shown restraint and, in particular, discretion. Too much restraint can equal repression, of course, so her showing a little less isn't a bad thing. I think that's part of the reason why she doesn't see the danger of the change coming over her. To her it's just a matter of her becoming the master of her own fate instead of just a fellow traveller on the road of someone else's (Nick's) destiny. I believe you've made that point before as well.

The problem is that a drastic change in circumstances can alter one's outlook in unhealthy ways. It's like when a person becomes wealthy overnight and suddenly starts acting like a complete jackass and loses all perspective and compassion. Too much restraint is a bad thing but, too little can cause problems as well. (P) Macabros 77 at one point referred to Juliette's Hexenbiest side as "Shadow," (my apologies if I'm not representing your position accurately.) The Shadow was also Jung's term for the dark aspects of the unconscious. I wouldn't necessarily equate Juliette's Hexenbiest to the Shadow but, the power it has given her has lessened her regard for restraint and is beginning to unlock the dark aspects of her personality. I see Juliette's path as one of self-discovery. Her Hexenbiest powers will bring her Shadow to the surface and throw her personality out of balance. I believe she has the inner strength needed to eventually recognize the Shadow for what it is and bring it under her conscious control, regaining her moral balance and becoming a force for the good. Hopefully she will be able to do that before she blows up Porland (to revive Grimmival's metaphor.) Hee!