The only interesting thing about "The Krotons" for me is the degree to which it critiques the traditional "Quisling versus Churchill" cliche of occupation stories: Selris initially genuinely believes that the Krotons are benevolent, and after he finds out otherwise his reluctance to attack them is depicted not as cowardice or naivity but as an entirely rational understanding of how outclassed his people are. Meanwhile Eelek who would usually be the glorified rebel leader is quite clearly a power-hungry maniac.
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Date: 2015-11-25 10:51 pm (UTC)