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Bonnie has been hurt by the entire vampire situation in Mystic Falls… but is it really necessary for her to punish Caroline and Elena as much as she has? In the first season, her grandmother passed away after a very grueling attempt at a spell to help Damon rescue Katherine from the tombs, only to find out later that Katherine didn’t need to be rescued. Bonnie may have felt that her grandmother died in vain, however, the viewers were given the slight impression that Grandma Bennett knew perfectly well what she was getting herself into and gave up her life for “the greater good,” (although Damon and Katherine being a part of the greater good is highly up for debate).
After this, Bonnie was gone for quite some time but upon her return she was very distant and cold towards Elena making her feelings about Stefan and Elena’s relationship with him pretty obvious. Time and time again Bonnie has reminded us that she isn’t exactly a fan of the vampires. After all, she blames them for the death of her grandmother and for the death of many others which is quite understandable. Although we can’t really blame her for her opinion, it seems as if Bonnie is taking her resentment out on her best friends.
Elena entered a relationship with Stefan not knowing he was a vampire. Elena could have chosen to stay away from Stefan after she found out yes, but Elena was in far too deep already… she had already fallen in love with Stefan and trusted him to keep her safe. After the passing of Bonnie’s grandmother, she told Elena she needed space from her even though Elena wasn’t what Bonnie was resenting. To blame Stefan for being a vampire is one thing, but to go as far as avoiding your best friend for dating one… doesn’t seem too fair. I mean I’m as guilty as the next girl for not approving of some of my best friend’s current beaus but if they’re my best friends I’m not going to give them the cold shoulder (although none of my best friends have ever dated a vampire). Elena had no idea that the spell would have the effect it had on her grandmother, and I’m pretty sure if she knew, she would have tried to find another way to save Damon and Stefan.
As for poor Caroline, she had no choice in the matter whatsoever in becoming a vampire. She could have abstained from drinking blood, but Bonnie can’t really blame her as Caroline was alone, with no recollection of being suffocated by Katherine (yet) and with no full understanding of the underlying consequences… not to mention that it was Bonnie’s fault in the first place!!!
By lying to Elena’s face and pretending to disable the Gilbert device, which could have killed Stefan and Damon who the device effected, could have killed Tyler, DID kill Mayor Lockwood, and since the device effected Tyler while he was driving, could have killed Matt and came pretty close to killing Caroline. Granted, Bonnie didn’t know that by attempting to eliminate the vampires, all the others would be affected as well, but she did know that Elena, her best friend, would be devastated to lose her boyfriend and her friend. And as we can all recall, it was Bonnie’s decision to have Caroline drink vampire blood.
Bonnie’s aversion to Elena is understandable, I get it, Stefan, as lovable as he is, is quite dangerous, and Damon, who Elena befriended is (was—depending on how you look at it) downright bad. But to make Caroline feel guilty for something that is out of her control seems a little childish. Stefan may be helping Caroline out by being her Jedi-master in the ways of the vampire, but Caroline needs a friend. She doesn’t have Matt, Elena is pre-occupied in the Katherine vs. Everybody battle, and Stefan wasn’t really good friends with Caroline pre-vampire. In the latest episode (Plan B) Bonnie seems a little hesitant but gives in to warming up a bit and hopefully by seeing how much Caroline has grown as a person, it will help to shed some light on Bonnie’s actions and will help her re-evaluate herself as friend… Maybe it will even help her vampire prejudices die down just a little and open up the path to new alliances and friendships. Bonnie could be very vital in the war against Katherine…
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Episode #45: I’m Gonna Have To Call Your Bluff
by Angela on February 21, 2011
Bite On This: A Vampire Diaries Podcast
Episode #45: I’m Gonna Have To Call Your Bluff
February 20, 2011
Opening:
Music From Mystic Falls:
1. Foster The People “Pumped Up Kicks”
2. Pet Lions “When I Grow Old”,
3. The XX “Islands”
4. The National “Lemonworld”
5. The Airborne Toxic Event “Happiness Is Overrated”
Episode Commentary:
First Bite: (96%) Yes. It was great. (3%) It was ok. Can’t complain. (2%) Nope, Didn’t Like It.
Did you like the episode?
General Comments:
Flashback to a special time for Stefan:
Bonnie Loses Her Powers
Uncle John is Up To No Good:
Elijah Is Calling Her Bluff:
What Will Happen With Alaric and Jenna?
Closing:
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 43:20 — 39.8MB)
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