The Doctor has always held himself out as being more, better, beyond humans. Part of that is clearly a coping mechanism--he loves each companion, knowing that ultimately he will lose them.
I agree with part of that - he holds himself apart, certainly, but I don't think he sees himself as better than humans. Perhaps more capable of making decisions for them, but in a way, I see him envy them some of their freedoms and characteristics.
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Date: 2008-11-25 09:27 pm (UTC)The Doctor has always held himself out as being more, better, beyond humans. Part of that is clearly a coping mechanism--he loves each companion, knowing that ultimately he will lose them.
I agree with part of that - he holds himself apart, certainly, but I don't think he sees himself as better than humans. Perhaps more capable of making decisions for them, but in a way, I see him envy them some of their freedoms and characteristics.