{Number 2 –
A Change of Mind}
Generally speaking each episode of ‘the
Prisoner’ has a theme running through them. Arrival, Chimes, MHR, and Checkmate – escape. A B and C – the quest for
information. FFA –democratic elections, Schizoid – the question of
personal identity, General – education. D of the D – death. Checkmate – chess.
Hammer – paranoia and Jamming, Funeral – assassination. Change – Unmutualism
and disharmony, Harmony – fantasy. Girl – a fairy tale, OUAT – the need for
information, and finally Fall Out – a final manipulation of Number 6!
And yet within ‘A Change of Mind,’ as well
as Unmutualism and disharmony, tea also can be said to run through the episode.
Suggestion is a powerful motivator, because as Number 6 demonstrates to Number
86 how to make a descent cup of tea, with Number 2 watching on the wall screen
in his office, it makes him feel like some tea! Its no wonder Number 6 has
hypnotic suggestion as one of his numerous skills!
Be seeing you
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