On a Radio Times blog, Whovian Laura Pledger defends the character of Rory Williams, whom she cheekily calls the "heart of the TARDIS". She believes that Rory is far more complex than most fans give him credit for being, and you'll probably agree with her by the end of the article. Too bad he and Amy are probably leaving after Series 6.
Here's a piece of the full article.
This gentle soul's feelings for Amy define his life. His dream, as revealed in Amy's Choice, is a simple one: all he wants is to settle down with his fiancee and have a family. The biggest ambition he allows himself is to leave nursing to become a doctor - merely trading one caring profession for another.
You might think that sounds dull, but I'd argue: what's wrong with a simple dream? (Especially when it has fire behind it - the compassionate nurse later turns warrior to protect his family at Demons Run.)
As Rory himself says to Amy: "We have to grow up eventually." Though he struggles to comprehend her thirst for adventure, he knows as well as she does that, at heart, she needs his grounding influence. So he's along for the ride - however much she hurts him (and she does) with her dismissiveness along the way.
As a traveller in the Tardis, Rory probably speaks for the audience far more than past companions have. Sure, we all like to think we'd spring into action just like the Doctor. But in truth, if we joined an eccentric alien on a journey through time and space, we'd probably be more Rory than Rose.
Continue reading about the heart of the TARDIS.
2 comments :
I don't need any convincing. He's already my favorite companion ever and one of my favorite people who's ever appeared on the show.
I like Rory. His hesitancy is endearing, but he can come up with the goods when stirred. Arthur Darvill seems like a nice guy too - he's always good on Confidential.
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