So I decided to re-watch their scenes, just in case there are more little hints concerning his *feelings* towards her (I assume that's where we're going with this XP) and on closer inspection, there are a few curious moments that have got me thinking.
The first goes without saying; his utter lack of self-control and the fact that he killed her in that manner does indeed indicate something of a personal nature. I doubt it's limited to her treachery, which seems awfully trivial when compared to everything else he's seen and dealt with. It almost seems as if he has taken her betrayal personally; as a crime against him as opposed to the Reich (and we all know how loyal he is).
And yes, he did seem to linger a bit on top of her even after she died. Good eye. :D
Though I think the next part too, wherein he calls the ushers, speaks volumes of his dejected mindset. For the first time, we actually see him genuinely aggrieved and lackluster. He wasn't his usual jovial self, and the tone of his voice seemed somewhat drained and somber. Even his expression as he was dialing appeared grave and disconnected, which suggests the event was still lingering on his mind and not instantly dismissed.
This is interesting as he has, after all, seen and probably killed many people in the past. And as is shown with Shosanna's family, there is little real emotion displayed (except maybe glee). His behavior following Bridget's murder, however, clearly doesn't fit what we have seen of his character, again hinting that it has probably affected him in quite a significant manner.
This attitude can again be seen when he's talking with Aldo in that cafe. He is his usual cheerful self all until he's asked about Bridget, at which point his personality shifts once again to utter severity, both in voice, body language and expression, and back again when he brings up Donowitz and Omar.
Then there are the little things: the way his gaze just lingered (and for quite a while) when he spotted her from the staircase, being totally in her space when he was asking her when and where she went climbing (and his little 'I tease rough' was ripe with insinuation), the near-revered attention he displayed whilst removing her shoe, and finally, that little indirect kiss he placed on the handkerchief she had signed and pecked after his face totally lit up. XP
So after all that, I would argue that he does seem to harbor some sort of twisted affection for her. Or maybe I'm just reading too much into it. :P
Either way, I think this little analysis has just cemented these two as my first official favored pairing. :D
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The first goes without saying; his utter lack of self-control and the fact that he killed her in that manner does indeed indicate something of a personal nature. I doubt it's limited to her treachery, which seems awfully trivial when compared to everything else he's seen and dealt with. It almost seems as if he has taken her betrayal personally; as a crime against him as opposed to the Reich (and we all know how loyal he is).
And yes, he did seem to linger a bit on top of her even after she died. Good eye. :D
Though I think the next part too, wherein he calls the ushers, speaks volumes of his dejected mindset. For the first time, we actually see him genuinely aggrieved and lackluster. He wasn't his usual jovial self, and the tone of his voice seemed somewhat drained and somber. Even his expression as he was dialing appeared grave and disconnected, which suggests the event was still lingering on his mind and not instantly dismissed.
This is interesting as he has, after all, seen and probably killed many people in the past. And as is shown with Shosanna's family, there is little real emotion displayed (except maybe glee). His behavior following Bridget's murder, however, clearly doesn't fit what we have seen of his character, again hinting that it has probably affected him in quite a significant manner.
This attitude can again be seen when he's talking with Aldo in that cafe. He is his usual cheerful self all until he's asked about Bridget, at which point his personality shifts once again to utter severity, both in voice, body language and expression, and back again when he brings up Donowitz and Omar.
Then there are the little things: the way his gaze just lingered (and for quite a while) when he spotted her from the staircase, being totally in her space when he was asking her when and where she went climbing (and his little 'I tease rough' was ripe with insinuation), the near-revered attention he displayed whilst removing her shoe, and finally, that little indirect kiss he placed on the handkerchief she had signed and pecked after his face totally lit up. XP
So after all that, I would argue that he does seem to harbor some sort of twisted affection for her. Or maybe I'm just reading too much into it. :P
Either way, I think this little analysis has just cemented these two as my first official favored pairing. :D