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“And when he wakes up, what are we going to do? Let the time decide.”

White’s Detachment as a Coping Mechanism

Let’s take a moment to talk about White, and just precisely why White is… White. Much has been said about his obliviousness, but just why exactly is he like that? Of course, it is partially his privilege, growing up as a wealthy man with all the opportunities that could be afforded to him. The show has picked at that already, but I think it’s more than just him being incredibly privileged. If you examine his character closely, what lies underneath is a sad, almost broken man who uses his detachedness as a protective shield. Despite his privilege, he’s had formative traumatic experiences, which explains why he is so content to go through life oblivious. His obtuseness is not so he can live a happy, carefree life, like Todd, who is always laughing like the world is a joke, but instead as a way to ensure he does not feel pain. 

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