Probably a controversial opinion about Isbeth, but…
I sympathize with her. We have an understanding of what heartmates are through Poppy and Cas, seeing exactly the lengths they’d go to in order to protect one another, (aside from that one time Poppy literally stabbed Cas in the heart, but that’s besides the point)
Anyway, it’s hard for me to see the way those two are with one another and then turn around and demonize Isbeth’s actions because honestly… if Poppy hadn’t witnessed a physical manifestation of what could become of her in the same situation, there’s really no reason to assume Poppy wouldn’t do exactly what Isbeth had done, right?
Poppy has always empathized with others, but when it comes to heartmates, we know logic is irrelevant.
The only difference really is that Poppy would actually regret her actions whereas Isbeth obviously did not—but then again, Isbeth didn’t just lose a heartmate, she also lost their son.
By the end of “ACOGB,” I was honestly on the verge of tears as Isbeth told the story of what had happened to her. I couldn’t help but to think of Poppy and Cas. I really don’t think Poppy would let her vengeance carry on as long as Isbeth’s or even attempt the same cruelty—however, Casteel? Yes. I absolutely think he would.
Cas didn’t hold Mr. Tulis’ wife and child accountable for harming Poppy because, obviously, his family had nothing to do with his actions.
But if Poppy had actually been killed?…
I’m not so sure Cas would’ve been as just—I genuinely think he would’ve let his grief topple over and slaughter the entire Tulis family, to be honest.
It doesn’t excuse Isbeth’s behavior at all, but it does humanize her, (at least, for me.)
Curious if anyone else felt that or if I’m going way too hard playing devil’s advocate…
