I'm kinda between you and tealterror on the subject of Anna - I agree she doesn't stand up to Alex enough, but I don't think she's a doormat. It's a matter of finding the balance. Like, in Stars Above, I felt she was starting to reach that point where she wasn't dependent on Alex for everything. And I certainly think that in the AQATWA, with Alex gone from Charbridge, Anna could learn to become truly independent. As Alex's closest friend, she's the de facto leader of their little gang, and without Alex there, I think she'll become more assertive and free thinking. That's actually the only thing I can really hope for from AQATWA.
Also, I don't know that Anna stands up to Alex more than C&F or David - she has the most opportunity for conflict with Alex, so obviously it seems that way. I personally think that if C&F or David were Alex's closest friend and roommate, they'd stand up to her more (at least C&F, David is a bit of a tool) - but then they wouldn't be her closest friends, because she wouldn't get along as well with them. That's what I value so much about the Alex/Anna relationship - their friendship has changed them, making Alex think more on the results of her actions and more focused, while Anna has become more independent and aware of her own worth.
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Date: 2012-11-02 07:31 am (UTC)Also, I don't know that Anna stands up to Alex more than C&F or David - she has the most opportunity for conflict with Alex, so obviously it seems that way. I personally think that if C&F or David were Alex's closest friend and roommate, they'd stand up to her more (at least C&F, David is a bit of a tool) - but then they wouldn't be her closest friends, because she wouldn't get along as well with them. That's what I value so much about the Alex/Anna relationship - their friendship has changed them, making Alex think more on the results of her actions and more focused, while Anna has become more independent and aware of her own worth.