The Man Who Regrets and the Man Who Forgets

The distinction between the man who regrets, like the Tenth Doctor, and the man who forgets, like the Eleventh Doctor, showcases how different experiences shape individuals over time yet keep the core of who they are intact. The idea of processing trauma differently, with one facing it head-on and the other choosing to avoid it, illustrates the complexity of character development over prolonged periods. The concept of regret and forgetting is highlighted as a pivotal moment in the show, reflecting a fresh start in the series by wiping out past events to pave the way for new narratives.