I haven’t read the book, let’s just discuss the character of Karl

Nigel 2022-09-13 15:27:34

Carl has shown talent before. The first one laughed at Rico’s mathematics performance (indirectly shows that Carl’s learning is not bad or even very good). Later, Carl went to the Institute of Science to study bugs, and then finally sensed the mother bug information, which has never been shown. Important role, because the first series highlights bloody killing, dedication, etc., the second part I feel uncomfortable, so I just fast forward and watch it without any feeling (probably a combination of the opposite sex and mist?), the third part starts to focus on motherhood The mind control of the insects finally reached the fourth part, and Carl returned to the stage and occupied a very important position because of the development of the plot.

When I first saw Carl, I was amazed that what was shown in the animation was a haggard, severely psychiatric, and facial paralyzed Carl, embarrassed. Although Carl in the first part looks like a wretched PhD student, It does not give people such a weird and gloomy feeling.
Later, after Carl locked himself in the spaceship’s solitary room, he was mentally ill, and even refused to go out when he was rescued. It can be found that Carl was engaged in a very fierce spiritual struggle at this time, and may be doing mental power with the insect mother. In the competition, both he and the insect mother wanted to control the insect, and the insect mother wanted to control Karl but could not defeat Karl. Later, when the other heroes were fighting with the bugs, there was a detail: Carl's private room was trapped by a few bugs, but these bugs did not launch an attack. Obviously these bugs were controlled by Carl.
Later, Carl escaped from birth, and the immortal Xiaoqiang trio reunited. For those little white otakus who are not too keen on violence and blood (I am one of them), it can be regarded as finding a spokesperson-Carl, probably because of the last His words are rather distressing: My research will save the entire galaxy.
Later, I finally understood why Carl became sordid, haggard, obscure, and aging, because Carl was racking his brains and energy all the time in the research field. Carl’s battlefield was not full of blood and blood, no war, but it was also desperate. Fighting, lying in ambush on all sides, is extremely dangerous, it's just that the heroes use guns, and Karl uses brain waves.

To deal with insects, which are evolving extremely rapidly and with a huge number of species, one must fight against their wits. Since the insects must die, there are several ways to die so that they can kill each other and enjoy themselves.

PS: The film is very good in my mind, because it was too deeply influenced by the first one, and the next few ones will be watched even if it is bad. I heard that the writing is okay, and I will find time to make up the lesson next time.

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Starship Troopers: Invasion quotes

  • Johnny Rico: [Opening Lines] I always get the shakes before a drop. I had the injections. Hypnotic prep. The Federation shrink scanned my brainwaves. Everything checked out. Doc says it wasn't fear. I could have told him that. A horse locked in the starting gate isn't afraid. He's just ready to run.

  • Carmen Ibanez: What the hell is this about, Carl?

    Dr. Carl Jenkins: Wonderful to see you again, Carmen.

    Carmen Ibanez: You commandeered my damn ship.

    Dr. Carl Jenkins: Borrowing it. I'll give it back.

    Carmen Ibanez: You're never gonna take the John A. Warden from me.

    Dr. Carl Jenkins: Guards, I believe Captain Ibanez needs an escort to the Alesia.

    Carmen Ibanez: What do you want with my ship, Carl?

    Dr. Carl Jenkins: Tsk, tsk, tsk. Carmen, that's classified. But I can tell you this. This mission... oh, this mission will turn the tide.

    Carmen Ibanez: You always were such an asshole.

    Dr. Carl Jenkins: And I was always so fond of you as well, Carmen. See you on Terra.

    [Turns to leave, pauses, turns back]

    Dr. Carl Jenkins: Friends always, right?