Essays – Spike


ASS – a rant

Why I have such a strong dislike for the idea that anyone other than Angelus sired Spike, and the implications of that position.

Date
13th July 2004
Words
1,562 words
Topics

Catholic Aurelians

The frequency of Catholicism amongst the Aurelian vampires

Date
18th September 2002
Words
680 words
Topics

Cunning Plans

What was Angel’s final plan in Not Fade Away really all about?

Date
23rd December 2005
Words
937 words
Topics

Evil’s Not the Point – Lindsey McDonald and Power in Angel Season 5

What motivated Lindsey McDonald and what was he really planning in AtS Season 5?

Date
18th November 2004
Words
3,510 words
Topics

Fool for Love

Thoughts on a vital BTVS episode for the history of Spike and the Fanged Four.

Date
3rd May 2002
Words
1,470 words
Topics

I Can Explain - Spike in As You Were

What was really going on in As You Were, with particular consideration to whether or not Spike was an international demonic arms’ dealer.

Date
23rd September 2006
Words
3,176 words
Topics

I just got so bored – School Hard re-examined

Spike’s plans and motivations in School Hard.

Date
3rd May 2006
Words
2,334 words
Topics

In Sickness and in Health – Vamp Medical Matters

Vampire healing, illness and other medical considerations.

Date
7th January 2006
Words
1,987 words
Topics

Interview With Four Vampires

An imaginary interview with four vampires in 1885.

Date
22nd January 2007
Words
2,948 words
Topics

My Spike

A short list of what Spike is like for me.

Date
10th May 2003
Words
687 words
Topics

Not the Sharpest Pencil in the Box

Just how academic was William, and hence Spike, and what might his education have involved?

Date
25th March 2005
Words
4,069 words
Topics

The Obstructed View – Spike and Darla’s Hidden Relationship

The relationship between Spike and Darla, and how it related to their relationships with Angelus and Dru.

Date
15th April 2006
Words
3,089 words
Topics

Of Spike, Rebels and TMI

Is Spike a rebel, or is he actually something else?

Date
10th February 2005
Words
1,558 words
Topics

Singing Our Little Songs – Why Dru and Spike?

What did Dru see in Spike? A consideration from Dru’s point of view - as opposed to the other way around, which is all that is normally considered.

Date
6th November 2005
Words
2,173 words
Topics

Spike and Giles

The relationship between Spike and Giles considered.

Date
14th September 2004
Words
278 words
Topics

Thoughts on souls, provoked by Awakening

Some brief thoughts on the ever-involved topic of Angel and his soul.

Date
2nd April 2003
Words
873 words
Topics

You need to learn: Giles in BTVS Season Seven

Giles in BTVS Season 7 - his role and motivations.

Date
16th July 2007
Words
5,091 words
Topics