2013-02-28, 10:56 PM
Rona Wrote:On the contrary - Oda has consistently used his cover arcs as a narrative means to show the reader what previously dispatched characters are up to, and, especially in the case of Crocodile, to set characters up for later re-introduction. Crocodile was set up to be re-introduced as a major character in Impel Down this way; the cover arc illustrated for us his refusal to leave his imprisonment. Also, Hachi's cover arc was used to redeem his character from his villanous role in the Arlong arc, which later paved the way for his re-introduction as a major player in the Shabondi storyline. Oda's chapter covers don't always contain story-relevant material but when they do, they're definitely important. But I guess this would be another debate over opinions, ahaha;
Specifically to your example it was irrelevant. I think you would assume I'm aware that coverart does have significance in general as I have mentioned CP9 twice now which was only covered by the cover art :|
Rona Wrote:Keep in mind that Oda has his own team of assistants to draw in scenery for him, and has himself said he mostly is responsible for character artwork rather than landscapes. I'm sure he does draw landscapes himself but it's more likely that background elements are assigned to assistants.
Also, we never actually saw physical evidence of Pell's body after that explosion either, whereas we clearly saw that icicle driven through her heart. And again, where that icicle ended up after that doesn't cover up the fact that it was stabbed into her heart first.
It's not clearly through her heart, hell were not even sure if the icicle was large enough to pierce it. Considering how close it was too the characters, that wouldn't hold much ground, as Oda would have definitely drawn something that close to proximity.
Rona Wrote:I do agree there's definitely reason to revisit her character, though. I was very curious myself as to what her intentions were when it came to letting Chopper go. But until Oda himself lets us know in detail what happened to her, I still feel like she's more likely dead than not. Oda could just as easily reveal what her intentions were in other ways, such as by revealing her affiliation with another party. I happened to feel that her death was meant to emphasize of Caesar+Doflamingo's cruelty just like Bellamy and Nero's were, and it adds a wonderful element of suspense since we won't be able to figure out what she was up to until Oda decides he wants to explain. Also, the only time he really milks death scenes are when the characters in question are protagonists, really...but in hindsight, I can't say it's rather fair to map Oda's writing style to a specific formula, either. To do so would suggest he's predictable, and he's most certainly not. But, like I said, if he does end up somehow explaining her survival, I'll stand corrected. xD
It was specifically made a point she had an interest in astrology, which is going to become a big element to one piece soon. Oda hates writing death scenes, he has admitted this many a time, and Oda is very predictable when it comes to death scenes. Her character is way to ambiguous to be left to rot. She'll most likely get the same treatment lucci did.
Though I digress, its nice to talk to someone who is very educated with one piece, I can always appreciate that
