| What do you remember from season 2? Dawson and Joey’s failed attempt at a romantic relationship, which ruined their friendship. I hated the way that Joey broke up with Dawson with the bogus excuse that she needed to “find her something, alone,” but she very quickly “found her something” with Jack, and she went back crying to Dawson after Jack revealed he was gay, and I thought the way she broke up with Dawson at the end of Season Two was unspeakably cruel and heartless.
I also hated seeing Jen go off into a “downward spiral,” as her character became a drunk and promiscuous caricature, and I hated the fact that they killed off Abby Morgan, whose gleeful maliciousness was a delight to watch.
On the positive side, I remember Pacey and Andie’s wonderful relationship, which stood in marked contrast to Dawson and Joey’s tumultuous relationship. I loved everything about Pacey and Andie’s relationship, especially how he stood by Andie as her mental health deteriorated. Andie brought true love and devotion into Pacey’s life, and for the first time, Pacey was with someone who believed in him, and who recognized the intelligence and kindness that lay behind his outwardly sarcastic manner. Having Andie in his life allowed Pacey to further develop those characteristics in his personality which were already there but were largely repressed, namely his capacity for kindness and expression of affection. It was also wonderful to see Pacey begin to excel in school, and finally confront his ogre of a father.
Who was your favourite character in season 2? Pacey.
What made the season stand out to you? Mostly, the destruction of Dawson and Joey’s relationship, which I blamed, and still blame, Joey for, and watching Pacey, through his loving relationship with Andie, become the caring and thoughtful young man that I couldn’t help but love and admire. I loved everything about Pacey in Season Two, especially when we got to see examples of his courage and compassion, like in “His Leading Lady” when Dawson told Pacey to give up on Andie, and Pacey replied that he wasn’t going to give up on someone he loved just when she needed him the most, even if Andie herself didn’t realize how much she needed him. Another example was the courage he showed standing up to that malicious teacher on Jack’s behalf during “To Be Or Not To Be.”
What did you love? Pacey and Andie’s relationship, and watching Dawson be there for Joey when her father returned and when Jack revealed he was gay.
Did season 2 live up to your expectations? Not at all. Overall, with the exception of Pacey and Andie’s relationship, I found Season Two to be very disappointing.
Did you like it better or less than season 1? Much, much less. __________________ When I think of President Kennedy, I think of what Shakespeare said in Romeo and Juliet:
When he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars,
And he will make the face of heaven so fine,
That all the world will be in love with night,
And pay no worship to the garish sun.
Robert F. Kennedy’s eulogy to John F. Kennedy at the 1964 Democratic National Convention
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