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The Art of Being Loved - Snufkin's Season 2 Arc (Moominvalley Analysis)

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@psyllart 6 years ago

I also found it interesting that in season one, Snufkin says that being in someone else's shoes made him uncomfortable, and in November, Snufkin is doing exactly that. He is now in Moomintroll's shoes, he's the one waiting while Moomintroll is the one away.

@glimmerpearl_ 6 years ago

"but even though Snufkin struggled to let himself be loved, Moomintroll never had to struggle to love him" you've killed me with a single sentence

@MaxEverywhereSystem 6 years ago (edited)

snufkin’s character arc can be summarized by “the mortifying ordeal of being know”

@cartooncrazy9883 6 years ago

I was so caught up in the metaphor of the ruby being gay feelings/being closeted that I forgot that snufkin has issues

@HORRIOR1 6 years ago

I really hope we get to see Snufkin and Moomintroll go on a journey together. It has been teased and wished dearly by the fans for over half a century now. Even if it was just a few episodes, being able to see what is outside the valley, would be nice.

@Gustbucket 6 years ago

Sometimes I feel If it was Moomintime all the time, the world would be a better place.

@GandyDaGei 6 years ago (edited)

"Hey guess what? Its still Moomin time"

The only time that matters

@lord_ozymandias 6 years ago

“And curses Sniff in retaliation, by giving him empathy.”

@Bamdeidz 6 years ago

this is 'snufkins guide to leaving situations' debunked

@MinoesTrashRat 6 years ago

Lets not forget about the scene in s1 where too ticky asks moomin to keep listening and tells him theres "other lost souls out there that need to be heard" only for it to cut to snufkin leaving the valley 😌 THAT SHIT HURTED

@beachballssideaccount 6 years ago

If there's a Moominvalley adaptation of Comet in Moominland and the 'Loss of the Sea' scene includes Snufkin breaking down like he does in the book I won't be ready. The Fire Spirit was emotional enough.

@em_rip 5 years ago

I love that snufkin isn’t portrayed to be this perfect person. He’s kind and he loves his friend but he can be neglecting of moomin and let his own emotions get in the way of being there for others. He’s very focused on himself and the greatest lesson he could’ve experienced is when moomin left. Now he has to deal with longing and consider moomin’s feelings. Sometimes I don’t think snufkin deserves the unconditional love that moomin offers but I’m glad he has it.

@yipyippolice 6 years ago

I feel like in "November" the one scene where Snufkin wakes up in a panic is reminiscent of the season one dream sequence.

In which it would be snufkin, once again, having to fear of Moomin forgetting about him and moving on.

Though the creators once again have left it up to our imaginations to figure it out.

@ScribblePleb 5 years ago

“Offering a friendly hand”
Oh, come on. Give it up. We all know by now.

@astern.7425 6 years ago

I hope that in s3 we'll get "Exploits of Moominpappa" , and in s4 we'll get "Comet in Moominvalley" .
Just imagine, all these new characters meeting in s3, and in s4 half of them go on this grand adventure to learn about the comet, and the other half stays at Moominhouse.
Also, the comet story being the finale and all these characters getting toegether might add more dramatic weight.

And in the end, when it turns out that the comet misses the Earth, Moomin and Snufkin perform a "ghibli hug".

@BadjaBubby 6 years ago

I hope when moomin returns from the island snufkin does something we wouldnt think of like hugging moomin or running to see him

@peterpeterson4800 6 years ago (edited)

I always thought that Snufkin was upset in the volcano episode, because Moomintroll was angry at him for somewhat causing the eruption in the first place by bringing the last fire spirit to the volcano. Moomintroll was also jealous of the fire spirit because Snufkin showed it so much affection. I took Moomintroll taking Snufkins hand in the end as a sign of apology.
But really, some of your points have truly blown my mind.

@Harmony-wj8ji 6 years ago

It's scary how the more I listen to your analysis about Snufkin, the more I realise I am like him.

@chihuahuarocks 6 years ago

I feel like this season really let Snufkin learn how to let people in and love them and how love doesn't have to feel like a snare. And I love the parallel growth between him and Moomintroll, which feels like it's coming to a head. Season 3 will definitely be interesting, and I am so, so eager to see where their journeys take them. 👀

@Knightofcups54 6 years ago

I hope they eventually figure out they can travel together. It's more Snufkin who has to allow himself to let Moomin tag along and realize finding someone you can be alone with is amazing. Really love the videos thank you for all the hard work!