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What's in a name? S05E01/02 - S07E06/30 - S09E04 - S04E26 If the jumble of numbers and letters confused you, I am referring to the episodes: Finn the Human, Jake the Dog, Marceline the Vampire Queen, Lady Rainicorn of the Crystal Dimension, Bonnibel Bubblegum, and The Lich.One of the best things about Adventure Time's writing is its ability to fully flesh out its characters without ever being obvious about it. In fact, if you want to appreciate it fully, you'll have to take a step back and think about what you just watched.When you do so, you should ask yourself: How come what happened, happened? Why did the characters act this way? How does it reflect upon who they are? And finally, most importantly, how did this affect them?Adventure Time doesn't hold your hand about it, and I love that about this show. The episodes I will be talking about today are great in particular, because, as their titles suggest, they are all about these characters we love and know incredibly well at this point.The titles aren't just titles, they tell you what each and every episode is about. And in these five, they are about these characters: who they are, why they are, and how they are.I wanted to share this with you all, and give a brief examination of these episodes based upon this idea.Finn the Human - The first episode of season five doesn't get a lot of love from the fandom, not consciously of course, but there's a reason why it's either grouped beside its second part, or the following installment is superior for being more entertaining.I don't disdain people for feeling this way, it isn't an exciting story, not a laugh-fest and horror movie mixture like Jake's episode, but that doesn't mean it's uninteresting.One of the most fascinating things about 'Finn the Human,' is how it's the first instance of the series where we are told, albeit subtly, that Finn has a greater purpose than merely existing. The fact that he exists no matter what, alongside a canine companion named Jake, is damning enough already - emphasized especially by there not being another familiar face, save for Marceline, who existed before the war, despite this being the "modern world" without the Lich ever existing (who is also destined to exist no matter what).Going deeper, we're shown that, no matter what, Finn is a "hero" in much the same way our Finn is a hero: he's kind, he protects his loved ones (his "family," both in Farmworld and in the original reality), and fights evil. And when he's given his sword arm, Finn even remarks that the sword "feels natural, like peeing outside." It's a funny little comment, but what he says rings truth: that, uh, activity he mentioned echoes man's origin from when we were just animals doing our business in nature. We've just become more civilized. Similarly, it feels natural for Finn to wield a sword, despite clearly never using one before, due to his abrupt failure to defeat Big Destiny.Big Destiny who, along with his crew, the Destiny Gang, are aptly named for the theme of "destiny" which permeates Finn's life: in Farmworld, with everything I mentioned, and in the real world, where we now know that everything involving the Lich has happened because of Finn's actions in the previous episodes.Both him and Farmworld Finn are responsible for the destruction of their homes. I am excited for the end of the show, to see if Finn will further the Lich's plans without realizing, like he's done since their very first encounter, and every encounter since.Jake the Dog - Whereas 'Finn the Human' was about who Finn is on a spiritual level, so is 'Jake the Dog,' albeit in a different, more Jakey way.This episode is the quintessential Jake episode, because it's all about the guy just being himself - literally and spiritually.On a literal level, it's Jake the Dog: ultimate bro. He's chilling with new friends who get him, he shares his personal wisdom about relationships and a bit about his childhood (two things which make up Jake's relationship with Finn), all while being his typical, forgetful self always getting caught up in the moment. And even so, he's still a dummy when it comes to solving big, heavy problems that involve potentially ending worlds.On a spiritual level, Jake is mingling with actual gods. I don't want to get into this too deeply, since people will probably think I'm crazy, but I feel like this is a subtle allusion to Jake's fate and role in the universe: to always be a companion for Finn's many incarnations, and his destined fate for his soul to possibly leave this and ascend to Glob-World, where he will he live with them.It may seem like I'm really reaching, but considering how spiritual Jake is, and what many of his stories involve, an episode bold enough to be named after him wouldn't be too far a stretch to assume they incorporated their bigger plans for the show's endgame into it. Especially with the last two episodes doing just that.Marceline the Vampire Queen - Unlike Finn and Jake, Marceline doesn't live a complicated existence. But she lives a complicated life, and that has to do with her identity as "the Vampire Queen" - a moniker she picked for herself, one that, in this miniseries, we realize holds no weight at all, and is therefore a playful joke she put upon herself. It was her own, Marceline-type way of coping with how she was actually turned into a vamp.But with the removal of this identity, Marceline, deep inside, is unsure of what comes next. It was such a big part of her life, and as symbolized in her dream, with the removal of her fangs she falls apart, and from those parts are her vampiric "pieces" which threaten to drown her themselves.In essence, from the beginning of the miniseries, we are shown that she cannot live without being a vampire, because being a vampire isn't Marceline's problem. She hasn't "grown up," coped, with what happened since the incident, and she is unable to move past it.The miniseries that ensues involves Marceline contending with the past while realizing what she has in the present. This experience affects her on a deep, spiritual level, and it's amazing.Lady Rainicorn of the Crystal Dimension - Just like with Marceline's we're going to be pulling into something far more "down to Earth."Lady's story is interesting, as well as her character put beside everyone else. She doesn't have a story borne of great aspirations like Princess Bubblegum, nor spiritual significance like Finn or Jake's or the Lich's. And she doesn't have an intricately woven identity originating from tragedy, like Marceline.But we all live complicated lives, whether we realize it or not; complicated lives which make us into the person we are today. Lady is no exception, and Lady is just like us. She's normal, she doesn't lead an exciting existence like everyone else in this post, in this show even. But that doesn't lessen who she is as an individual, and that's what her episode is all about.It's interesting how Lady looked exactly as she does now, minus the "free spirit flower child crown" she wore. She doesn't even act differently! But Lady, in this time, chooses to associate with a "bad boy", resembling a teenager. Remember how all Rainicorns, as we know, age fast, and they all find their own ways through life in this brief time they have to become adults.What's interesting about Rainicorns is, because they grow up so fast, their adulthood's trajectory seems to be shaped by a single outlook they latch onto:Viola wants to express herself, so she becomes an actress. TV just wants to not think about anything, and his entire being is consumed by projecting unto malleable games and, at one point, a faceless diary. Jake Jr. doesn't know what she wants to do with herself yet. Kim Kil Wan is the only "mature" pup, and I'm positive he sees himself that way and prides himself upon it - for better or worse. And forgotten Charlie finds her own way in the world with no one's help - no one's but the black arts.I'm bringing all this up, because this echoes in Lady's story and who she is. She had a naive worldview with Lee - she wanted a carefree childhood unrestrained from the very orderly society of the Crystal Dimension. But she's still a kind person at heart, which is why she's disturbed by Lee's cartoonish acts of terrorism and ultra-violence. She thought his actions were all charming until she realized how serious he was about hurting people. It's naive, but it was a realistic wakeup call for her.Which is why Lady went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure Lee will not start a war: where she takes the Crystal Mergence, and force herself to leave home and safeguard it in another dimension.Lady did all of this without her parents' help, and perhaps this is what shaped her view of parenting: she didn't force anything upon TV, because like her and the rest of her children, Rainicorns seem to find their way through lives through the experiences they have - for better or worse.And Lady doesn't stifle who she is when she gets to Ooo: she's still kind and caring and enjoys a carefree life, but she carries with her wisdom and responsibility about the duties of growing up.The title of this episode is interesting, because it makes Lady seem like royalty. "Lady Rainicorn," as if the name of her species is her family name, and her "first name" is her royal title: she's a lady of the Crystal Dimension. We're never given clarification as to whether or not "Lady Rainicorn" is her actual name. Bob and Ethel call her sweetheart/sweetie, and Lee calls her baby.It makes me wonder if that's just what she was first called in Ooo, she accepts her new identity and, down the line, it just became her name. We never see Rainicorns in Ooo besides her, and "of the Crystal Dimension" just sounds very regal for what is essentially just a modernized society.Bonnibel Bubblegum - Honestly, because of the breakdown of this episode I made last week, I'm not going to be saying anything new here.But to stick with the naming scheme of these episodes, the title alone of this episode is significant: "Bonnibel Bubblegum." It's her real name, without the princess moniker. On the outset, it's a reminder on the outset that there was a person before she was Princess Bubblegum, and that person wanted a family of people who were "like her": thinking and mobile, they could take care of themselves and she can consider them her mental equal.And inside, 'Bonnibel Bubblegum' is all about informing us on who that exactly is: why she is the way she is, and what that says about her.As we know full-well by this point, Bonnie would do anything and everything to protect her family. But because of this upbringing though, Bonnie was used to taking care of others through Neddy. But, being a thirteen year old kid, Bonnie didn't really learn from her mistakes here: how her reckless creation of life and forcing her own vision upon others, with no consideration for their own feelings, was what lead to her downfall.But Bonnie didn't think about that - her family just betrayed her and became something, she realized, was much easier to control while being just as emotionally gratifying as before. And she loves the Candy People, and she loves Neddy, but Bonnibel never got the family she really wanted until eight centuries later.In Neddy, we see the great but subtle impact Bonnie has on others, when she never even considers it, because she's so concerned with their immediate well-being. Because she left Neddy in a tower, for people make him uncomfortable and scared - and in 'Bonnie and Neddy,' he doesn't even recognize Bonnibel and becomes scared, when he was perfectly happy with her before, when she beside him every day.Bonnie never considered what locking him away would affect their relationship, and I'm wondering if that's another thing that will be brought up once Gumbald makes his move.The Lich - This one will be the shortest, because the Lich isn't a character - and the show knows it. He's a force of nature, and everything that's happened with him in the show has been because of this episode, which shows us the power his sheer threat has upon Finn and Jake, to not trust Bubblegum and move to steal from her and the princesses, and the influence he has upon them all.The Lich is aware of his purpose, and I think he knew exactly what he was doing when concocting his plan here.I hope you all enjoyed this little analysis! These named episodes are great, and similarly there are the double-named episodes, which are all about the relationships these characters share: Bonnie and Neddy, Simon and Marcy, Lady and Peebles, Hunson and Marcy. I'm hoping we get a few more of these before the show ends, like Finn and Jake (series finale?), Finn and Bubblegum, or Bonnie and Marcy.

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