Relationships Between Nations Are A Really Complicated Thing. They Have A Huge Responsibility On Their

Relationships between nations are a really complicated thing. They have a huge responsibility on their shoulders and they cannot build relationships and live like ordinary people. In order not to break down and not lose themselves, they can create a semblance of some kind of relationship between themselves. These weird relationships are hardly similar to what we have, but they help nations not to go crazy.

Some become so “attached” to each other that they will stick close even if they look like they're going to slit each otherʼs throats. Like France and England. Like Russia and America. On the one hand, they are tired of seeing each other, on the other hand, they have spent so much time together that they consider their “hurt-comfort” or “hate-love” relationship something natural.

I’ve always thought about why Francis taught Matthew to called him “papa” while Arthur told Alfred that they were brothers.

I suppose once personifications get colonies they have the power to create whatever relationship they want with that colony. And remember, they’re still “human” in a way. So most of them decide that they want their new colonies to have a sort of familial relationship with them.

Arthur went down the “older brother” path with his colonies because of his own older brothers. He grew up the youngest and wanted to be the older one for once. He was probably picked on when he was little and was under the impression that he would be a “so much better and nicer” older brother.

Also throughout history he was pretty terrible and cruel to his older brothers. So he kinda screwed up his relationship with them. I can see Arthur looking at Alfred, thinking that this would be his “second chance.” Ya he ended up screwing that up as well. Nice job Arthur.

Idk as nations familial relationships are just complicated. Imagine being someone’s older brother while also being their literal colonizer. But as beings who outlive any humans they meet, they’re really only able to make that sort of connection with each other. Because getting that close to any human will inevitably just lead to heartbreak.

I can go on a whole nother rant about how the nations are probably always battling with what it means to be a personification—with what they feel is their duty to their own people and country—and battling with just being human. Like humans they want to experience love and friendship and want families.

Arthur viewed Alfred as his little brother, but he also viewed Alfred as his colony. America was this child he loved cared for and America was this piece of land that he colonized and controlled.

Anyway I’ve made myself sad now.

You know, itʼs a bit funny when you speak a lot of another language and start to adopt/picking up some habits of native speakers. Like English-speakers often pronounce “Ivan” like “eye-van” when the correct pronunciation is actually “E-van”.

And sometimes I forget Iʼm Russian and I mess up his name... especially when I reading fanfics in English... I apologize, Russia

Which canons in Hetalia do you disagree with?

As for me, I do not agree that Olya is older than Ivan.

This is all a very confusing story, which is complicated to figure out, but the Russian nation is definitely much older than the Ukrainian one.

Now all my attention is riveted on this question. I have already said that I consider Matthew to be an older brother (even outside the historical context, my opinion will not change).

By the way, Iʼll be grateful for reblogs because it means that more people will answer!

Hey, letʼs forget about all history canons for a sec!

I want to know about your own headcanon with these two if you donʼt mind.

Have you thought about what eye color says about a character?

I came to the conclusion that a shade of eye color can indicate certain traits quite a long time ago. And frankly, now I think itʼs a little silly. I donʼt want to say much, so here are some summarized notes:

Deep, saturated, intense color can mean emotionality, openness, activity of the character. It can also indicate that the person is not very good or often appears so in the eyes of other people. He may not have the most pleasant character, often thinking about something with a sinister face.

A faint, light shade may indicate indecision, self-doubt. If it is also warm, then it can say about such traits as kindness, lack of conflict. This person can be easily suggestible. If it is also cool, then the character is calm, objectively assessing the situation, controlling his emotions. He can be stingy with the manifestation of feelings.

Okay, some Hetalia.

Iʼll add some screenshots. But I also believe that it will be fair to pay attention to both anime and fanarts of artists. Why? Because the artist, when drawing a person, kinda feels his character and selects colors that suit him, trying to convey his traits. I emphasize: this is solely my opinion.

Alfred. He has a bright blue eyes. He is active (hyperactive), loud and a very bright personality in his own right. Not to notice or not to hear him- what the hell are you talking about? Itʼs impossible. Alfred will always make himself felt.

Ludwig. He has a calmer, lighter and cooler shade of eyes. He is always collected, competent, responsible, pedantic. He is able to objectively assess the situation and command others, keeping emotions and feelings under control.

Matthew. He has light purple eyes; violet, as they say. Light and warm shade. He is kind, but modest and inconspicuous. Ivanʼ eyes, in comparison with his, are dark and deep.

I donʼt remember very well all the details about characters and their traits in Hetalia, I thought about it before, pretty long time ago and I have a shitty memory.

And two more versions about Alfred which I have heard from Americans.

His glasses represent Texas state (canʼt say something about it, I have no clue).

It also gives Alfred the feel of being like Superman. Think Clark Kent, when he takes off his glasses and he’s Superman, I think that is what Alfred tries to do, to add onto his “I’m the hero!” mindset.

According to my feelings, about Alfred I know everything what I ever could know about a character.

And when you interested in Matthew, you suppose to be attentive, patient and think about his character a lot, because something concrete you rarely find online.

Letʼs talk about the reason(s) why na brothers wear glasses?

I stumbled upon the theory that Alfred wanted to seem like a fool. Without glasses, he looks smarter. However, he wants to stay in his role. So that his world order is preserved under his leadership and no one doubts that he is not actually dumb. That is, he can calmly maintain a world order that is convenient for him, as long as others are convinced of his stupidity.

And if Alfred really doesnʼt have vision problems, then perhaps he persuaded Matthew to wear glasses together so that there would be no suspicion. Like, Matthew is unlikely to refuse Alfred anything. And he takes advantage of it.

With glasses, they look even more alike. Also, since theyʼre twins, it would be a bit strange if only one of them wears glasses (I think).

That is, summarizing, we get this: America wants to pretend to be a silly guy and has persuaded Canada to wear glasses too.

One more thing, by the way. Thereʼs an opinion (not mine) that Al does all this on purpose, that he understands how bad and fool he is compared to his brother. And he does a lot to make Matthew invisible. According to this view, Alfred is the cause of all his problem.

More positive version, if I made you feel sad:

For some reason, it seems to me that Matthew really has problems with his eyesight. Then the version that Alfred wears glasses as if “in support” of Matthew will be appropriate.

Like, “the hero will not leave you alone!”

I have wanted to say something like “I will be with you, together”, but I accidentally translated it too literally and this phrase sounds funny, I like it.