![]() And it does not take a genius to figure out the fact that because of his father’s hatred and rejection, Simon grew up believing that not only is he not worthy of love, but that people are not deserving it either.Īnd for years the late Duke of Hastings loomed over him like a panopticon, haunting his every move and every decision. It is one thing to grow up abandoned, it is another knowing exactly why you were not wanted. Simon’s character is so incredibly complex and while these stories are based on romance novels, so often real, human traumas are explored, too and that is certainly the case with Simon. ![]() Season one of Bridgerton focuses heavily on Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, giving each of the characters the room to not only find themselves but to grow in their love. Simon Basset is a rake, but Simon Basset is also a damn good man, which is largely why his character is so fascinating and why I’ve decided to take this character deep dive on through literary analysis in order to talk about Foucault’s panopticon theory. Bridgerton characters are all so flushed out, so extraordinarily balanced and complex that they are an absolute delight to analyze. Everyone and their mother’s latest obsession-rightly so as Regé-Jean Page’s enticing performances have made him one of the most memorable characters of the year. ![]() Book | Show: Julia Quinn’s The Duke and I and Netflix’s Bridgerton
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