Adora's Realization
Ever since watching season 5, I've been puzzled by Adora. I couldn't figure out when her arc finally came full circle. Honestly, her character has so much depth, I'm still struggling to understand her essence, but I feel like I realized something today. During the dream simulation, Adora allowed herself to exist with full authenticity in a setting that expressed her inner desires clearly ( and I'm arguing this clarity is even new to Adora herself). She wanted a world that was at peace, a world with her friends, but also a world where she and Catra were together. Honestly, I believe that Adora knew she loved Catra, but I'm wondering if in this simulation (although dying in real life) she realized that she was IN love with Catra. I think that last final look and reach for Catra was more a resignation that I want to be with her more than anything, and the beauty of the scene is that after Adora truly acknowledges her true feelings is the moment that Catra dares to confess her own love to Adora. The message of the whole scene is CLARITY. Because queer and questioning (heck any) romantic love can be CONFUSING without communication.
Catra - "Dont you get it? I love you. I always have."
Adora - "I love you too"
Damn. The writers of this show.....just golden.
