>>82266134I. Absolutely. LOVE Dream's reaction in this page.
The way he theatrically conveys his offense is sublime.
The force with which he repels himself from Hob and the table is as though fleeing from something immediately hazardous.
His outraged expression.
His proud, succinct and intentional choice of words.
He does not simply dismiss Hob and carry on, he has to defend his honor that instant. He has to be seen doing so passionately.
Instead of disappearing he puts his hat on, still reacting and responding to Hob, takes his cane and storms out furiously.
Yet allows himself to stay in sight at safe distance so Hob can pursue him and continue to speak.
>>82266171And then the way they meet next with an air of awkwardness and ease.
I need you to understand where I'm coming from here. This is about using a complex setup to talk about the simple nature of the individual. The eager yearning all people have for someone who understands them but the hesitance to be too easily understood.
The two are different yet share a lot in common. Hob has come to terms with who he is, what he's done and many other things in life as has Dream under the surface, but Dream does not want to readily admit it. He needs time. They are both given enough.
The weight these scenes carry make it a story as mythical as it is modern, a seamless blend of contrast and complements.
