And the dragonfly continues to flap its wings. And Roger not being sold to the Mohawks would have completely changed Young Ian’s life. Perhaps they both would have been imprisoned? Or perhaps they could have escaped to France or America? Most likely not.įurther along the thread, Roger Wakefield would have had a very different life, never meeting Claire and Brianna. I also think Jamie’s chances of survival would have decreased because the Frasers would have been inseparable during the post-Culloden period. I can think of a few immediate consequences to Claire staying with Jamie in the 18th Century. She would almost certainly have lost the baby. I’m sure there have been several scenarios already discussed somewhere on the internet relating to “If Claire had made a different choice, i.e. Some of you might disagree, and that’s okay (if not unexpected).

What kind of sacrifices you ask? įor me, the biggest sacrifice Claire makes for Jamie comes at the end of A Dragonfly in Amber. Seriously, throughout their marriage Jamie and Claire make sacrifices for each other most people could never fathom. What can we learn from Outlander? Well, marriage is more than just sex and love. Will Outlander help or hurt real-life marriages? Will couples learn from the show, or will husbands groan because they tire of being compared to Jamie Fraser? Maybe husbands can turn the tables and compare their wives to Claire Fraser? Goose for the gander and all. Jamie and Claire are unique characters which is what makes their love story one-of-a-kind. I already have chills, not only for the steamy parts of their romance, but for the excitement of watching their love grow onscreen in a way I don’t think has ever been shown on television. She further went on to say, the trust and connection between the actors is clearly evident – especially considering Ep109 unveils the first love scene they filmed. Without providing spoilers, I asked if she felt a difference between the love scenes in EP107 and Episode 109: THE RECKONING. Īs the newlyweds enter the second half of the season, we’ll be embarking on a new level of intimacy. I did not attend Paleyfest, but my mother did. They teased and drew out Claire & Jamie’s consummation in a way we all felt it across our skin and down to our bones. For example, the flashbacks employed in Episode 107: THE WEDDING were ingenious. Heughan, Tobias Menzies, the producers and writers continue to expand the story adding twists and surprises to keep viewers on the edges of their seats. Being a long-time fan of the novels, I kind of-sort of know what to expect.

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