The Stallion: A Closer Look (Part 2 of 5)
The Stallion - Part Two
As in Part One, we are reintroduced to the Stallion through Gene Ween, who has temporarily taken up the mantle of Voice of the Stallion to communicate its divine words into our own human language, which may or may not be considered heathen to the Stallion. We also see the recurring theme of the repeating statement, "I am the Stallion," which may serve to convince the listener that for the time being, for all intents and purposes Gene is the body of communication for the Stallion, or perhaps it is a ritual of Gene to himself to remind himself of his temporarily raised status. The line, "Come fear, come love," also relate to his and the listener's frightful yet reverent view of the beast, as it is assured that exposure to the Stallion causes not only mortal terror but a perhaps insatiable desire to become equal with the creature. Regardless, in Part Two we are introduced to two key themes: the tasks and deeds of the Stallion, and what Gene's desired role in the Stallion's existence entails.
The first theme, that of the Stallion's common activities, are shown in detail, an easy feat given that they are so few. In addition to merely being the Stallion, which entails glory and respect, the three activities of the Stallion are drinking (water, presumably, although since the Stallion does not adhere to the laws of common physics this may not be the case), getting "groomed" (which may or may not symbolize the respect given by lesser beings), and going for walks (perhaps to spread its glory to the whole of the world.)
Gene then moves onto the second theme, one which quickly becomes complex and convoluted, as he shifts between voicing himself, the Stallion, and Deaner. The conversation begins as Gene as the Stallion's voice hails Dean (the Stallion himself does not lower himself to speaking in human dialects, as was previously denoted). Gene then responds in confusion as Deaner, to which he quickly replies back again as the Stallion. Deaner and the Stallion then alternate, each asserting that Gene is "the Stallion." At numerous times this conversation is interrupted by the pronunciation of the alphabet interspersed with the spelling out of the Stallion's name. Gene then continues by stating what the Stallion is entitled to as the one and only of his kind, which includes (but may not be limited to) "play[ing]" and taking "the water." He confides in Deaner that seeing through the eyes of the Stallion shows him what he desires in himself and his friend, and perhaps humankind as a whole. He then continues by reverently saying the Stallion's name over and over again, perhaps entranced by its glory.
Part Two ends with Gene rejoicing and denoting what he will do in the presence of the Stallion, which includes (but once again may not be limited to) riding, "lick[ing] the palm," and "drink[ing] the hair," which implies the Stallion’s supernatural properties, further examined in the Stallion Part Three.
As in Part One, we are reintroduced to the Stallion through Gene Ween, who has temporarily taken up the mantle of Voice of the Stallion to communicate its divine words into our own human language, which may or may not be considered heathen to the Stallion. We also see the recurring theme of the repeating statement, "I am the Stallion," which may serve to convince the listener that for the time being, for all intents and purposes Gene is the body of communication for the Stallion, or perhaps it is a ritual of Gene to himself to remind himself of his temporarily raised status. The line, "Come fear, come love," also relate to his and the listener's frightful yet reverent view of the beast, as it is assured that exposure to the Stallion causes not only mortal terror but a perhaps insatiable desire to become equal with the creature. Regardless, in Part Two we are introduced to two key themes: the tasks and deeds of the Stallion, and what Gene's desired role in the Stallion's existence entails.
The first theme, that of the Stallion's common activities, are shown in detail, an easy feat given that they are so few. In addition to merely being the Stallion, which entails glory and respect, the three activities of the Stallion are drinking (water, presumably, although since the Stallion does not adhere to the laws of common physics this may not be the case), getting "groomed" (which may or may not symbolize the respect given by lesser beings), and going for walks (perhaps to spread its glory to the whole of the world.)
Gene then moves onto the second theme, one which quickly becomes complex and convoluted, as he shifts between voicing himself, the Stallion, and Deaner. The conversation begins as Gene as the Stallion's voice hails Dean (the Stallion himself does not lower himself to speaking in human dialects, as was previously denoted). Gene then responds in confusion as Deaner, to which he quickly replies back again as the Stallion. Deaner and the Stallion then alternate, each asserting that Gene is "the Stallion." At numerous times this conversation is interrupted by the pronunciation of the alphabet interspersed with the spelling out of the Stallion's name. Gene then continues by stating what the Stallion is entitled to as the one and only of his kind, which includes (but may not be limited to) "play[ing]" and taking "the water." He confides in Deaner that seeing through the eyes of the Stallion shows him what he desires in himself and his friend, and perhaps humankind as a whole. He then continues by reverently saying the Stallion's name over and over again, perhaps entranced by its glory.
Part Two ends with Gene rejoicing and denoting what he will do in the presence of the Stallion, which includes (but once again may not be limited to) riding, "lick[ing] the palm," and "drink[ing] the hair," which implies the Stallion’s supernatural properties, further examined in the Stallion Part Three.
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