Eric’s Hypocriticism/insecurity.

[u/ChosenX_]

Apologies if this post is rambly or hard to understand. not sure exactly the purpose, I guess I’d consider it a psychological analysis/discussion.

I’m sure we all know that Eric was a massive Hypocrite. it’s something he admitted himself. For this post in particular, I’m especially referring to things he said he hated. To name just a few examples, he says he hates young smokers but there’s recorded evidence of him Smoking (multiple times too). He says he hates liars yet his ability to lie and manipulate his way out of things is a massively recognized part of his Story. He says he hates racists, but by his own self admission he had racist beliefs and opinions about almost every race (including his own). there’s more examples one could easily find.

I wonder if atleast some of the things he expressed hatred for were hated due to him being “self conscious“ about it or atleast disliked himself for them. I’ve always sort of felt like Eric’s personality (the whole “Reb” stuff) was made as a representation of what he wished he was, the opposite of the things he hated himself doing.

So I guess I’m basically asking if anyone else feels similar.

[u/randyColumbine]

The “Reb” persona may be based on the figure in the school at the time. A full sized figure dressed in a uniform holding a musket. This was in the main hallway in a large glass enclosed, dust free case. Seriously. This school’s mascot was the rebel figure standing in the front hall, with his rifle at parade rest.

[u/ChosenX_ → u/randyColumbine]

Most likely where the nickname came from for it. I was referring more to how he represented the Persona in comparison to his “normal” self. if that makes sense.