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Post by wazupblondie on Mar 21, 2011 19:35:10 GMT -5
This is my first post, now that the series is over!
Before I knew the Big Ending, I made the obvious assumption that Bill's visions (first at the hospital, and then at the church) had to do with Bill receiving divine guidance from the Heavenly Father, i.e. that Bill was destined to be the next true prophet after Joseph Smith.
But now that I know the ending, I have a totally different take on it. I think Bill's time on earth was coming to an end, and his visions were of the afterlife that was awaiting him. Since he was on the cusp of earthly life and the afterlife, I think he was able to see to "the other side" and all the souls who would be with him after he passed on. I think that in the church the souls of the dead were there observing, invisible to the living, but only as Bill approaches the time of his death is he able to see them.
At the hospital, his visions included a younger-looking and vibrant Lois. On the last episode we found out that Lois would die the same day as Bill, at about the same time. So I think Bill was having a vision of his own fate when he would be reunited with Lois in heaven.
At the same time I'm also sure Bill himself interpreted the visions as the Heavenly Father telling him that he was to lead his people to greatness. Which was probably what most of the audience thought, so that's an added layer of irony. When I think of it like that, it makes the heartbreaking ending seem more chilling.
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Post by missym on Mar 21, 2011 19:46:09 GMT -5
Writerwannabe, I have enjoyed your posts and the insight you bring to many of the scenes and this analysis no less than the others. Without knowing that background information, I read the scene to have been a blessing on Bill's new church. It felt like the elders, the original quorum and those members of the church from the past were validating this new church. I felt like that was the grace that Bill felt come down on him. Not only his church, but a sign that the decisions that he was making in terms of bringing polygamy out of the shadows and reforming it were the right thing to do. That was a very moving scene for me.
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Post by janman50 on Mar 21, 2011 19:48:38 GMT -5
Fuck you, you stupid cunt. Aren't you articulate with your words. I'm glad you know how to spell "cunt" because you couldn't spell "annoyed, with, or people." F.y.i; This Is a "Big Love" forum, not a "Flavor Of Love" forum. So stop acting so ghetto you fucking troll. And don't sign in with another lame guest name (because you've already signed in with 2). I've been able to follow this show without the likes of you. Take it (your trolling) somewhere else - the show's over. In the words of Bill Henrickson "Enjoy your life." |
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Post by marigoldmama on Mar 21, 2011 19:48:49 GMT -5
I guess his visions meant many things.
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Post by missym on Mar 21, 2011 20:05:57 GMT -5
This is my first post, now that the series is over! Before I knew the Big Ending, I made the obvious assumption that Bill's visions (first at the hospital, and then at the church) had to do with Bill receiving divine guidance from the Heavenly Father, i.e. that Bill was destined to be the next true prophet after Joseph Smith. But now that I know the ending, I have a totally different take on it. I think Bill's time on earth was coming to an end, and his visions were of the afterlife that was awaiting him. Since he was on the cusp of earthly life and the afterlife, I think he was able to see to "the other side" and all the souls who would be with him after he passed on. I think that in the church the souls of the dead were there observing, invisible to the living, but only as Bill approaches the time of his death is he able to see them.
At the hospital, his visions included a younger-looking and vibrant Lois. On the last episode we found out that Lois would die the same day as Bill, at about the same time. So I think Bill was having a vision of his own fate when he would be reunited with Lois in heaven.
At the same time I'm also sure Bill himself interpreted the visions as the Heavenly Father telling him that he was to lead his people to greatness. Which was probably what most of the audience thought, so that's an added layer of irony. When I think of it like that, it makes the heartbreaking ending seem more chilling. This is such a good interpretation. I agree that Bill was seeing those he would join. It is chilling, especially since that episode took place weeks and weeks ago. The writers are really good at placing and setting up events to come later down the line. It is one of things that I really enjoyed about the show. It was like that exchange with Bill and the other senator about their respective guns. I knew that gun was going to come into play later -- and really, not just that gun but guns in general. Really good. |
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Post by Uncle Thread on Mar 21, 2011 20:07:10 GMT -5
So instead of a cool season 6 with Bill leading a new non-corrupt polygamous church that all the polygamists are joining, Bill gets killed by his Mormon neighbor over a lawn Bill promised to replace because he had caused it to be trampled by the media?     Sounds to me like they had most of the last episode written before they found out it was going to be the last one. I say bring on Big Love 2 with Ben, Heather, Rhonda, ......... I know, no chance. |
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Post by BigLoveRocks! on Mar 21, 2011 22:33:12 GMT -5
Fuck you, you stupid cunt. Well normally I would delete something like this, but I felt it necessary to personally let you know how obvious you are making it who the stupid cunt REALLY is, hiding behind a fake guest name instead of showing who you really are. Not only are you stupid, you are weak and a coward and nobody on this board will continue to engage you any further. Enough said.  |
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Post by writerwannabe on Mar 21, 2011 22:42:17 GMT -5
Writerwannabe, I have enjoyed your posts and the insight you bring to many of the scenes and this analysis no less than the others. Without knowing that background information, I read the scene to have been a blessing on Bill's new church. It felt like the elders, the original quorum and those members of the church from the past were validating this new church. I felt like that was the grace that Bill felt come down on him. Not only his church, but a sign that the decisions that he was making in terms of bringing polygamy out of the shadows and reforming it were the right thing to do. That was a very moving scene for me. Thank you. I love your observation that the elders from the other side were there to validate Bill's church! Thank you for adding that. |
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