This week's episode of the Walking Dead had almost a quietness about it, yet what a turn of events. How could Rick let Carol go? Was he in the right to do that? In a way, Rick saved her life. She would surely have faced her death or fight for her life had she returned with Rick. Would it have ended up a camp divided?
I'll be interested to see what the aftermath is going to be when everyone finds out what Carol did, and Rick's decision to leave her behind. I think the biggest obstacle Rick will face is Daryl. Through the seasons, we have seen Daryl have an especially soft spot for Carol. many hoped maybe the two would take on a more intimate role with one another.
I think what Rick did was harsh, but he knew his audience. By that I mean I don't think he would have been able to let her go if he didn't feel she could protect herself. Carol is by far one of the most changed characters since the show first aired. When we first meet Carol, she's this quiet, meek woman, who's scared like everyone else. Then we get a glimpse of her real life, an abusive husband - both verbally and physically. We see how she just stands by this pitiful excuse of a man. Suffice to say, he gets killed, and not before an ass beating he severely had coming. That's one person I did not miss. But then she losses Sophia, her daughter. After Sophia, we start to see a subtle change in Carol...but not until season 4 do we see a 180 from the fragile scared woman in those beginning episodes. The Carol we know today is hard, almost reminds me of Shane in a way. Is that why Rick could let her go so easily? What are your thoughts?
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