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Objects in the Mirror

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Objects in the mirror... (a Daria fanfic)

This is fanfiction, done for fun and no money is being made. Daria and related characters are the property of Glenn Eichler and MTV/Viacom. This original story by Peetz5050.


Quinn looked up from her book and saw Daria's reflection in the mirror. 'Hey, Daria.' She said.

'Hey Quinn, whatcha doin?'

'I'm writing... trying to write this report for O'Neill. It's Macbeth this year, he wants us to write about some personal insight we might have into this scene with Lady Macbeth washing her hands. Any ideas?'

'Ah, the Scottish Play, unlucky for some. You know she's sleepwalking during this scene, don't you?'

'Yeah, I know, he had us sit through the BBC production on video today... it wasn't bad... for Shakespeare!'

'Short, you mean... yes it is one of his more accessible plays. You're wondering why she was so upset when she was the one who'd been goading her husband on to murder the King in the first place, right?'

'I suppose so... I mean it's obvious she was ambitious and wanted to be queen and have all the power... they were rough times... life was cheap... so why all this obsessive hand washing?'

'Well, there were a couple of reasons, other than the obvious I mean. First of all you have to think about the historical context, medieval times. Kings were anointed, blessed by God, they were considered to be of a higher order of being than mere mortal men. To kill a King was not just a crime, not just treason, it was a sin, an unforgivable sin according to the church at that time. Lady Macbeth was damned by her actions, that sort of thing was very real to people in Shakespeare's time.'

'That's very good, I can use that, thanks. What was the other thing?'

'Hmm?'

'You said there were a couple of reasons.'

'Oh, yes. There was the ancient custom... law... whatever way you want to put it... of hospitality. It was another thing that was hugely important to people, even today, you're supposed to put a guest ahead of your own family once they've been invited into your home. There are a couple of mentions of it in the Bible, killing a guest under your roof was another terrible sin, guaranteed hellfire.'

'Got it, that's great Daria, I can work both of those into an essay and hopefully get another "A" from Skinny.' She snickered.

'I'm really glad you're finally pulling your grades...'

There was a loud knock on Quinn's bedroom door. Helen called 'Quinn? Who are you talking to? You're supposed to be doing your homework. You need to get to bed early, the one year memorial service is tomorrow morning, is your black dress ready?'

'Yes Mom, just writing a report for English.'

'Well... just stay off the phone, OK?'

'Sure Mom.'
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I kind of suspected from the title and image that this story would turn out like this. As a long time fan of Daria I've read quite a lot of fanfiction of this type. Very well done. I'll be looking forward to reading more from you.