Comments on: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Iron Law http://www.farawaynowhere.com/blog/2008/07/02/code-geass-lelouch-of-the-iron-law/ nowhere near somewhere . . . Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:09:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: j.valdez http://www.farawaynowhere.com/blog/2008/07/02/code-geass-lelouch-of-the-iron-law/#comment-581 j.valdez Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:55:01 +0000 http://www.farawaynowhere.com/blog/?p=161#comment-581 Yeah, common sense tells us that leaders have their own reasons for seeking power. It's impossible to even imagine someone who is totally altruistic all of the time. However, the interesting thing about the "iron law" is that it is very much unavoidable. Even in systems designed specifically to avoid "oligarchical tendencies," those groups form nonetheless. Quite simply, it would happen if there were a conscious effort to avoid it. I agree, the story has seen Lelouch lighten up a bit. However, if you look at the main characters you'll find they all seem to have differing goals, some hidden. For instance, C.C. doesn't really care about the elevens freedom movement more than it is necessary to support Lelouch, because she has her own goals. I still think that Lelouch's character hasn't developed enough to sacrifice his own interests in support of the Black Knights. Although, like you, I think the story is moving in that direction. Yeah, common sense tells us that leaders have their own reasons for seeking power. It’s impossible to even imagine someone who is totally altruistic all of the time. However, the interesting thing about the “iron law” is that it is very much unavoidable. Even in systems designed specifically to avoid “oligarchical tendencies,” those groups form nonetheless. Quite simply, it would happen if there were a conscious effort to avoid it.

I agree, the story has seen Lelouch lighten up a bit. However, if you look at the main characters you’ll find they all seem to have differing goals, some hidden. For instance, C.C. doesn’t really care about the elevens freedom movement more than it is necessary to support Lelouch, because she has her own goals. I still think that Lelouch’s character hasn’t developed enough to sacrifice his own interests in support of the Black Knights. Although, like you, I think the story is moving in that direction.

]]> By: meganeshounen http://www.farawaynowhere.com/blog/2008/07/02/code-geass-lelouch-of-the-iron-law/#comment-579 meganeshounen Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:38:09 +0000 http://www.farawaynowhere.com/blog/?p=161#comment-579 Leaders may have their own specific agendas that they keep to themselves or disclose to others, but most people simply ignore that possiblity. They would think that they're better off with someone they know at the top, compared to someone who isn't as close. Still, hidden agendas are unavoidable, and it still boils down to how people choose to take hold of their destiny. And on a smaller note, ever since that certain emo?/angst? episode and Lelouch's reunion with Nunally who is now the new Governor of Area 11 (not to mention a little nudging from Kallen), he has realized that he's not just fighting to give not just his little sister a better place to live in, but now for everyone who has come to depend on him. Leaders may have their own specific agendas that they keep to themselves or disclose to others, but most people simply ignore that possiblity. They would think that they’re better off with someone they know at the top, compared to someone who isn’t as close. Still, hidden agendas are unavoidable, and it still boils down to how people choose to take hold of their destiny.

And on a smaller note, ever since that certain emo?/angst? episode and Lelouch’s reunion with Nunally who is now the new Governor of Area 11 (not to mention a little nudging from Kallen), he has realized that he’s not just fighting to give not just his little sister a better place to live in, but now for everyone who has come to depend on him.

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