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10/14/11(Fri)14:58 No. 55909420 >because of Shirou, Gwenivere, and Lancelot--by and large, the first. Expanding.
The first were direct conflict/clash of identities. Shirou's (viewed as
misogynistic but really it's just he's That Damned Japanese) idea that
girls shouldn't be fighting at all, Arturia's experience and pride be
damned, and Saber's irritation to outright hostility that takes Shirou's
words and actions as an affront against her own abilities (along with a
mix of falling for the guy). The later two, there comes into
play some gender-specific issues, as the torment of Lancelot &
Gwenivere would no doubt be altered if Arturia were Arthur, instead. But
that's still only internal conflict, as Gwen STILL would have faced the
gallows for treason to the crown, and Lancelot STILL would have gone
insane from not being able to defend her. And that's all a sidepocket
that stems from Arturia's original intent to be the embodiment of
justice for her people--throwing away heart and gender and all other
personal ticks for the sake of said ideal. The turbulence and
conflict involved gender, but it wasn't BASED in gender. And quite
frankly I'm glad the Mushroom went with Arturia like Takahashi begged
him to do. The resulting visual and audible conflict between Saber and
Alexander was fucking glorious as a result. Fuck yeah, Gen.