While looking through old files, I found this!  In October 2004, I did a short write-up on how the symbolism of the Air, Fire and Water elements might be applied in the three distinctive relationships between Clark, Lex and Lana. This is an extended version. Most of the supplementary sources th . . . (More)

This is the essay I've promised to post for a long time so it's long overdue. It was written in October 2006 when there was much more promise weaved into the writing for Lex and Lana than there currently is. The issue of power and the act of communication may be the two critical pieces that we see r . . . (More)

The Dominant MaleThe image of Lex as the man in Sneeze does not consider morality, but rather capability. In spite of his later captivity, the images used for him remain masculine and inherently powerful where he is seen as protective, territorial, sexual and potentially violent.Establishing the mas . . . (More)

Struggles for EqualityThe premise of this discussion dismisses the notion that Lex finds gratification from viewing the security camera. If he is using the camera to view her in the same way Clark used the telescope to view her, then it does raise the question of his possible emotional distance from . . . (More)

A number of on-line discussions have arisen about the metaphors weaved into Lex and Lana's love scene in Wither. Without allowing any previous discussions to taint a review of the scene, I have attempted to look at it with fresh eyes. Friendship IntegratedOne of the more surprising parts of the le . . . (More)

In a little under 24 hours, Season 6 will officially begin. As early as May, executive producer, Al Gough said that this season will be about "the rise of Lex Luthor" and "ruthless Lex Luthor" (TV Guide, 19 May 2006). The term "rise" is a bit ironic since many will consider Lex's moral departure to . . . (More)

This is the final part of my analysis on Lex and Lana's relationship. Potential conflictsNOTE: My intent is not to overreach or be pessimistic. This is not a prediction of anything that will happen. In the interest of objectivity, it's important to not only look at what makes L/L work, but to also . . . (More)

So we've looked at how much they're alike. Now how are they different and how might those differences help enhance their relationship? Differing traits (positive/negative) Lana brings a willingness to care for and trust others that Lex may not always overtly apply, as seen with Evan (Ageless) . . . (More)

Well, the summer seems to be going too slowly for L/Lers.  In the meantime, the next three parts of my relationship ramble will focus primiarily on personality traits: 1. Shared traits (positive/negative), 2. Differing traits and Complementarities, and 3. Potential conflicts and Keys to stabili . . . (More)

So the relationship series continues. The romantic histories take into account why previous relationships were embarked upon, how long these relationships lasted and how they ended. Later on, social histories briefly consider their parallel experiences with the wider society. Keep in mind that these . . . (More)