Very long post under the cut, but I wanted to pick apart Connie’s change in attitude throughout Sworn to the Sword. She
starts out so independent and enthusiastic, and Pearl manages to mold her into
believing it’s the right thing to throw her life away for Steven. I wanted to
analyze how exactly Pearl managed to make that monumental change happen.
“I want to be there for Steven to fight by his side!”
From the start, it’s a partnership between these two. It’s about taking on the world together, and protecting each other.
“My Liege.” “Ms. Knight.”
These are two 11 year olds having fun. They’re not taking Pearl’s idea of knighthood seriously, because they are friends and partners. The idea of Steven being a “liege” or Connie being his “knight” is ridiculous to both of them.
“Cool! Hologram Pearl!”
This is the first element of miscommunication. Steven knows Holo!Pearl has been trouble in the past, but he’s
hesitant about being over-protective or ruining Connie’s fun. So he stays
silent.
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