Originally posted by John Lambert:
EW: What is 'brinkmanship'?
JOHN: It is the process of pushing things to the very edge, getting your way by being more obstinate and stubborn than your opponents. The term is usually associated with political negotiations.
It might not be exactly the right term for what Clark did. His was more the laying it all on the line. Brinkmanship assumes each side has opposite goals, in theory Clark and Lois have the same goals. In practice, it is more complex, but it is probably not the right term.
Yes, it sounds like Clark 'laid it all on the line' and Lois did brinkmanship when she kept forcing Clark NOT to reveal himself to her.
I probably overreact and internalize pain too much.
Well, I do have the insight (and outline) to know that there's a happily ever after at the end... because it's my story.
So, yes, it could seem more harrowing for the Readers than for me.
