Interpreting 'Firefly': Libertarianism Vs. Anarchism w/ Dr. James Rocha
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I Own or I Want to Own You
The writers of the show are trying to, to show a fragile masculinity. Because of this romantic tension, because Mal views her as a potential romantic partner,. That conflict with his feelings for her and her job as a sex worker brings out this ugly side of Mal. You'll really see throughout the show is the way he treats her. It's worth pointing out that unlike say Star Trek, the dominant economic paradigm even in the show in the future is still capitalism.
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