Into the Looking Glass Quotes

“She’s not a mere duplicate of the male version, as many female heroes tend to be characterized, simply adopting the masculine narrative, nor is she a hyper-sexualized object using seduction as the source of her strength. Olivia is not overly emotional, but she’s sensitive when the occasion arises. Because she plays such an even-keeled, reasonable character (one long-criticized for being “wooden”), her moments of vulnerability, anger, or lust are that much more compelling. Though she is “haunted” as Peter says (“Over There, Part 2”), she is not vengeful or hateful. In fact this may be a key reason why fans were so completely underwhelmed by her character in season 1: Olivia’s no drama queen. She tries her best to be impartial, honest, and painstakingly reasonable.”
― Clarke Stuart, Sarah, Into the Looking Glass: Exploring the Worlds of Fringe

“Coupled with the cortexiphan trials, the abuse suffered on the home front created a strong sense of responsibility in Olivia. What might have destroyed other children turned her into a warrior.”
― Clarke Stuart, Sarah, Into the Looking Glass: Exploring the Worlds of Fringe

“In his portrayal of Walter, John Noble has done an excellent job adding depth to this character, but in the first several episodes of season 1 Walter’s quirky antics seem to ring a bit false. Noble was playing the stereotypical mental patient. But once the layers of Walter’s history are established, allowing Noble to delve into a unique take on the mad scientist archetype, things get interesting.”
― Clarke Stuart, Sarah, Into the Looking Glass: Exploring the Worlds of Fringe

“When young Olivia finally stands up to her stepfather after years of abuse, she demonstrates how, even at the tender age of nine, she embraces the role of the hero. She protects the weak: her emotionally distraught mother and vulnerable younger sister.”
― Clarke Stuart, Sarah, Into the Looking Glass: Exploring the Worlds of Fringe

“Her character inverts the traditional model of hero in which the male lead is the rescuer and the female lead is helper or victim. It is Olivia who protects and defends the world, not with intimidating martial arts moves or seduction, but rather by using her professional training and intellect to rescue those who are in danger.”
― Clarke Stuart, Sarah, Into the Looking Glass: Exploring the Worlds of Fringe