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"First-time commenter,here, because what an episode. Honestly, the \"why can't I be like you?\" line was such a potent summary of Clara's characterisation and the tragedy and beauty in it. Becoming like the Doctor is always framed as something dangerous within the show, and it seems rather unfair that the female companions always have to act as the empathetic and sensible one and they can't just be the reckless hero without bringing on the Doctor's intense disapproval. Yet here we have Clara, who last season even got her face in the title sequence, her Doctor-ish qualities in no way detracting from her ability to act as the emotional centre- it never occurred to her to not be the hero. But the Doctor can't avoid death, and so neither can Clara, but they can both face it with dignity and wisdom. What a wonderful moment in a wonderful episode. (I note that in intending to face death like Danny, Clara will no doubt be appearing posthumously like he did)"
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