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This was a very entertaining episode of Steven Universe. We learned a bit more about Homeworld, and the possible caste/class system in place, while furthering Peridot’s character arc of redemption, that I like to call “Peridemption”. It also seems that each gem may get a “field trip” episode, much like in Avatar: The Last Airbender’s last season when Zuko joined Team Avatar. We can see how bigoted Homeworld is through Peridot’s interactions with the gems. Garnet being a fusion bothers her, and Pearl’s servant classification makes Peri think she’s better than Pearl, though now that they’re on Earth, the class system means nothing. We also get some insight into what Homeworld thinks of fusion when Peridot says “She’s not even fighting!” and when she calls Garnet a “war-machine” in Season 2 Episode 21, “Catch and Release”.
Amethyst’s character being developed is always a good thing. We again encounter her getting upset when told she’s wrong or bad. The way Amethyst is supposed to look is also new information to us, where apparently she’s supposed to be “broad shouldered, and intimidating” since she’s a quartz. This description could also fit another gem: Jasper. Jasper is also classified as a quartz in our real life, which would explain their similarities (spin-dash attack, hair). So quartz may be a warrior/fighter class on Homeworld, and our Amethyst just stayed in the ground too long. This also makes sense of Jasper calling Amethyst an “overcooked runt” when she first gets to Earth.
This episode punches you right in the feels with its plot. Peridot doesn’t understand what not to say , and hurts Amethyst’s feelings, which makes you hate her for a little bit. But, her saving Amethyst, and her apology at the end makes you love her more than you did before. We know that she’s learning to get used to Earth, and trying to be more understanding of the crystal gem’s situation.
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