I am not good at the hard slog, I guess. I have to wait for a flash of insight to hit. If it does, well, then I can write something, if it doesn't, then I am at a loss. (this is why I had no future as an academic) Your analysis just jump-started my brain, I guess. I watched "Requiem" because it worked before, when I was slogging my way through my third or fourth attempt at "Parabiosis." I had to watch all of season seven, that time. It did help.

I love the idea of hadjie reading "Oyster." I am sure she would see more of the religious symbolism. I don't think you have to have seen "Requiem" to understand this story, although I do think it helps.