Your Cruise Director ([info]cruisedirector) wrote in [info]wednesday100,
@ 2004-02-19 10:07:00
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The Understanding
Sometimes Lex wonders whether he's all wrong about his father.

He's told himself that Lionel lies, cheats and abuses him to make him stronger. That Lionel's intentions are good, if misguided; he truly believes he's grooming Lex to be the best Luthor he can.

But occasionally Lex thinks that Lionel treats him as he does just because Lionel is cruel and selfish. His father can't believe such behavior will strengthen Lex's willpower or fortitude; Lionel only wants to feel strong himself, so he needs a son as a worthy adversary to trample.

At such times, Lex can almost pity him.

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[info]mahaliem
2004-02-20 01:02 pm UTC (link)
Nice job.

I, personally, believe that Lionel does love Lex, but in his own way. His love is just incredibly warped.

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[info]cruisedirector
2004-02-20 02:02 pm UTC (link)
Thanks! I'm not sure I believe Lionel is capable of love, except as something entirely selfish (wanting Lex to succeed because it reflects well on himself, wanting a dynasty). Sometimes I do think he's just a bastard because he can be.

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[info]mahaliem
2004-02-20 02:07 pm UTC (link)
In any case, Lionel's an intriguing character and John Glover portrays him marvelously.

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