#platt barbour

[sneakydraws]

i wanna see fifty five goldfinch pieces 💔💔

OKAY!! So I have this little series I like to call the great decompartmentalisation of Theo decker... Let me walk you through it. I promise there's art after the massive paragraph of meandering analysis alright

You know how Theo's life is segmented into these distinct episodes? And how he himself is split into multiple different identities, and how much shame and fear there is associated with the idea of those identities mixing? For example: the straight a student living a completely, delusionally idyllic life with his adoring mother and the vanilla teenage troublemaker breaking into people's summer homes with his shady homoerotic bestie. When the two identities come into contact via his suspension, it leads to the most traumatic event in Theo's life, and honestly I suspect that might be the origin of this tendency towards compartmentalisation... I could go through the whole book here but the most prominent examples are Theo panicking at the thought of Mrs Barbour or his therapist finding out about Hobie, his cutting himself off from New York when in Vegas with his other shady homoerotic bestie (the amount of times Vegas is compared to an alien planet...) and his dual post timeskip identifies of charming antiques salesman/fraudulent art stealing junkie. And this often manifests in Theo's reluctance to let people from his different periods interact - see him rushing to stop Boris from talking to Pippa, and him keeping Hobie in the dark about the blackmail, and isn't it kind of weird that the barbours - Theo's soon to be legal family - don't really interact with Hobie and Pippa? Anyway. Basically I thought it would be cool to make a series of little vignettes of theo allowing the people and places and things that represent various versions of Him to interact and thus symbolically healing the disconnected parts of himself... Or something. I have more ideas scribbled down but somehow the only ones I ended up with proper art for is the various holidays (which, holidays are also a weirdly prevalent theme in tgf? Idk whats up with that but it's a good tool for this purpose) so we have:

Christmas Eve at Boris's, featuring Pippa and Hobie - I feel kinda bad for only ever portraying Boris with polish customs but let's be real I'm just using him to show off my own heritage lol. In Poland the main Xmas celebrations happen on Xmas Eve, traditionally with the appearance of the first star in the sky. You eat the mostly inoffensive barszcz as well some truly vile shit, such as mushroom and cabbage dumplings, mushroom and cabbage salad, other items made of mushrooms and cabbage, and finally the most disgusting dish of my life: Jewish style carp. No, it's not quite the same thing as gefiltefish, although that's the Wikipedia page you might use to get to the actual dish. All washed down with compote which I hate. You also break and eat communion wafers while wishing each other stuff, which Pippa is doing with popchyk here hehe

Christmas breakfast as a little bonus despite it not having much of a tradition - I associate it with lots of hams/cured meats, gherkins and maybe Tatar sauce (yum). Much superior to the Xmas dinner imho. Really I just wanted Theo and Boris to have a moment to themselves haha

Christmas proper at the barbours, featuring Boris and Tom cable! I could talk about all the tension and who's diffusing it but honestly I think y'all can draw your own conclusions lol. I just think it would be really funny for the infamous dis-engaged couple to each bring their delinquent boytoys and for Boris the drug dealer to actually come out looking superior

Vegetarian friendly Thanksgiving at Hobie's, as tradition requires! I think he'd love to throw one of his big Thanksgiving parties purely for all of Theo's families to get to know each other... you know, kind of an elaboration on that Thanksgiving illustration I drew a while back! This would be before all the Christmases I think. Boris is winning Mrs Barbour over with his roguish charm lol I think old ladies would like him... Theo in the corner freaking the hell out as per this project's mission statement lmao

And on a slightly different note I wanted Theo Pippa and Hobie to all visit weltys grave. I'm borrowing slightly from the polish tradition of all saint's day, when you clean, decorate and light candles on the graves of loved ones.

#the goldfinch #theodore decker #pippa blackwell #james hobart #boris pavlikovsky #kitsey barbour #samantha barbour #platt barbour #toddy barbour #popchyk #featuring: toddy as the eternal peacekeeper and also mrs Barbours dogs #whose breeds i cant be bothered to check lol #boreo #tom cable #ask #anonymous

[vexahlla]

can we talk about how platt is definitely not escaping the narrative

#the goldfinch #tgf #platt barbour #not to mention with HIS vague past trouble #NORMAL ABOUT THE BARBOURS NORMAL ABOUT THIS BOOK DEF NOT PREPPING A VID ESSAY

[sparklygraves]

what if Boris followed Theo, but he went to the Barbours?

at first they are horrified by this homeless kid, but when he says who he’s looking for, they relent & let him in.

Andy doesn’t know what to make of Boris, but he likes that he also doesn’t fit in with his fancy, put-together family. Boris for his part is excited to meet this character from Theo’s life & he also just finds Andy robotically delightful. he knows everything & where are his emotions?? Boris cackles fondly at Andy & dubs him --- ((dang I can’t think of a nickname-- can you? :D))

Kitsey & Toddy are like OOOO another stray!! & like, what the heck?? THIS is who Theo has been hanging out with?? what has his life been since he left New York?? they picture him living under bridges in the desert & begging for loose change with his... boyfriend??

It’s bad timing since Mr. Barbour is having a roughh mental health time (but, small mercies, Platt is away at college), so Mrs. Barbour is already pretty frazzled & overwhelmed, but she is sucked in by this charming urchin. & my lord! poor Theo’s father is DEAD?! & where is that dear sweet lamb of a child anyway?? wandering the streets alone, freezing to death on some bench in Central Park?

no-- Boris has an idea of where he might be-- thank goodness! 

they end up finding him at Hobie’s. & that’s how Boris unites Theo not only with himself, but also the Barbours-- waaay earlier than he otherwise would have!

#tgf #the goldfinch #i dunno why i just like thinking about these tgf what ifs #:) #boreo

[vegasera]

i think about this line in the book a lot. it's right after platt explains that the day mr. barbour and andy died, kitsey was supposed to be there but she wanted to go to a party so she asked andy to go to maine and take care of their dad instead.

what stands out to me is that this is what theo was first attracted to her for, the sense of a common dread. first, lets talk about how it relates to his love of pippa. he loves pippa because she was in the explosion with him. he remarks about her appearance being odd and how her limp makes it hard for other people to like her, citing that he is the only person that could love her. the only time that theo forges a real connection with pippa, not an idealized version of her he forces himself to love, is when they talk about their shared trauma. he likes that she has PTSD too, that she can't go on subways, that she lost welty the same way he lost his mom. what he wants from pippa is to be in a relationship where he can finally be seen.

so when he sees how kitsey has this trauma almost the exact same as his, sees that she is responsible for a death however indirectly and was forced to live, he thinks he can finally have a connection where he is seen. theo, of course, does not let himself be seen. he hides his drug problem and his fraud. he hides the very rapidly approaching debt his business is going to be in when he must buy back the frauds. none of his current struggles are shared with her BUT

kitsey doesn't show her trauma either. she never talks about her trauma, never expresses grief over the death of her family members. he's never able to have a deep conversation with out her turning the conversation to a joke. and then, he sees her crying on tom cable's shoulder, and its clear: they don't know each other. they don't trust each other. they don't care for each other past trying to make mrs. barbour happy. theo just wants family, the mother who tried to adopt him and never could. he wants to be seen without ever giving himself up. no one has ever seen him except for boris.

and imagine how lonely he felt for those eight years

#the goldfinch #theo decker #theodore decker #kitsey barbour #pippa blackwell

[mqfx]

to quote platt barbour from the goldfinch: who do I have to blow to get some more fengqing content around here

#hewwo #WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE TO CONTRIBUTE TOO? WAH.PNG

[undescribed1mage]

One of my favorite parts of tgf is how everyone knows what Theo is except Theo himself. Audrey knew. Andy knew. Mr. Barbour knew. Mrs. Barbour knows. Kitsey knows. Platt knows. Pippa knows. Hobie knows. Larry knew. Boris knows. Sandra knows.

Theo doesn't.

#tgf #theodore decker #theo decker #tgf theo #its that he's gay btw #the goldfinch

[forsythependletonthethird]

platt barbour voice who do i have to blow to attend a mount eerie concert

[novelsmini]

About The Goldfinch novel

  "The Goldfinch" is a novel written by Donna Tartt, published in 2013. The book is a coming-of-age story and a complex exploration of art, loss, and the consequences of our choices. Here's a full description:

Set primarily in New York City and Las Vegas, the novel follows the life of Theo Decker, a young boy who survives a tragic terrorist bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the chaos of the explosion, Theo's mother dies, and he takes a priceless Dutch painting called "The Goldfinch" with him. This event sets in motion a series of events that shape Theo's life in profound ways.

Theo bounces between the care of different guardians, struggling with the trauma of the bombing and the loss of his mother. Throughout the years, he becomes entangled in the world of art forgery and crime, all while holding on to the stolen painting, which becomes both his burden and his solace.

The novel delves into themes of love, friendship, addiction, and the power of art to provide meaning and redemption. It's a richly detailed and emotionally resonant work that has received critical acclaim for its intricate storytelling and complex characters.

"The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt features a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique personalities and roles in the story. Here are some of the key characters in the novel:

1. Theodore "Theo" Decker: The protagonist of the novel, Theo is a young boy who survives a terrorist bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His life is forever changed by this event, and he becomes the keeper of the priceless painting "The Goldfinch."

2. Boris Pavlikovsky: Boris is Theo's best friend, a Russian immigrant with a troubled past. He plays a significant role in Theo's life, both as a friend and a partner in various illicit activities.

3. Samantha "Pippa" Barbour: Pippa is another survivor of the museum bombing, and she becomes an important figure in Theo's life. He is deeply infatuated with her, and their connection is a central theme in the novel.

4. Larry Decker: Theo's estranged and alcoholic father, Larry, is a complex character who reenters Theo's life at various points in the story.

5. Mrs. Barbour: The Barbour family takes Theo in after the museum bombing, providing him with a stable home. Mrs. Barbour is a wealthy and reserved woman who becomes a maternal figure to Theo.

6. Hobie: A kind and skilled antique restorer, Hobie becomes a mentor to Theo and introduces him to the world of art and antiques.

7. Xandra: Xandra is Theo's absentee mother, who reappears in his life later in the novel and introduces him to a different way of living.

8. Welty: A friend of Theo's mother and a fellow survivor of the museum bombing, Welty has a significant impact on Theo's life, even after his death.

9. Platt Barbour: A member of the Barbour family, Platt is Pippa's older brother and Theo's close friend during his time with the Barbours.

10. Lucius Reeve: An art dealer who plays a pivotal role in Theo's involvement with the art world and the illicit art market.

These are just a few of the many characters who populate Donna Tartt's "The Goldfinch." The novel is rich in character development, and each character contributes to the complexity of the story.

Donna Tartt's writing is known for its lush prose and meticulous attention to detail, and "The Goldfinch" is no exception. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2014 and has captivated readers with its compelling narrative and exploration of the human condition.

For more info click here -https://novelsmini.blogspot.com/

#novels #readers #books

[siezethedaypoets]

hc that the situation w platt that no one talked about was that he’s gay

#the goldfinch #currently reading the book #AGAIN i know #platt barbour

[mortuusflores]

theo being relatable in donna tartt’s the goldfinch

#quotes #theo decker #donna tartt #the goldfinch #platt barbour #books #book recommendations #quote #2013

[7in1shampoo]

what ur fav character from the goldfinch says about u

andy barbour:ure depressed

theo decker:ure depressed

mrs.barbour:ure john clowney

mr.barbour:ure bipolar

platt:probs the oldest sibling

kitsey:go ahead cri lil girl💔nobody does it like u do😳i know how much it matters to u

boris:finn stannie

hobie:gay,probs owns a sex club

xandra with an x:lesbian with daddy issues

tom cable: u think ure quirkey

larry:u beat ur kids

pippa: music lover,horse girl

horst: get out the mafia dud

#the goldfinch memes #boreo #boris pavlikovsky #the goldfinch #theo decker #tgf #andy barbour #kitsey barbour #mrs barbour #mr barbour #larry decker #hobie #tom cable #pippa #xandra #p #platt barbour

[jennathearcher]

donna tartt’s the goldfinch meets stephen king’s it

When he was thirteen, Theo Decker’s mother, Audrey, disappeared without a trace. As he relentlessly tried to discover what had happened to her, Theo was led into close bonds of friendship with the other young outcasts of their desert community: Boris Pavlikovsky, a Ukrainian immigrant with an abusive criminal father, as well as his enigmatic companion he calls Kotku; shy librarian Pippa Blackwell, and the Barbour siblings; brash Platt, self-assured Kitsey, and dry jokester Andy. Together, the seven of them form what they come to call the Loser’s Club, and work together to uncover the sinister horror that lurks within the bowels of their community. 

Twenty-seven years later, the seven must come together once again and return to the place where they all grew up to confront the evil once and for all...

#edits #stephen king's it #the goldfinch #crossover #it: chapter two #it 2017 #horror #donna tartt #blood cw #clown cw #body horror #suicide cw #theo decker #boris pavlikovsky #pippa blackwell #kitsey barbour #andy barbour #platt barbour #kotku #abuse mention cw

[pavlikovskaya]

the reason why platt is so angry when he tells theo about how andy died is because he‘s going through the eight stages of grief guys! i finally got it!

#is it eight? #tgf #platt barbour #theo decker #andy barbour #jaden watches tgf

[elektragirlfriend]

how the goldfinch characters are handling covid19

theo is having a nervous breakdown because he's theo but he refuses to reach out to anyone or seek help because he's theo. he doesn't rlly have a problem with social distancing tho a bitch is antisocial

boris DOES have a problem with social distancing and he's been fined for breaking quarantine

hobie doesn't really mind, he likes having time to himself, but he misses going out to eat

pippa is being productive and has learned at least 2 new skills via youtube

kitsey went to italy before it got bad because the tickets were cheap and now she's stuck there

mrs barbour is on high alert and is probably hoarding something. she's established strict sanitation regulations for herself

platt has covid19

#this isn't everyone but i firmly believe that it's all correct #the goldfinch #tgf #tgf book #tgf movie #theo decker #boris pavlikovsky #james hobart #pippa blackwell #kitsey barbour #mrs barbour #platt barbour #coronavirus #covid19 #mine

[henry-marchbanks]

the barbours lived on park avenue. andy had been my best friend since third grade.

#platt barbour #andy barbour #kitsey barbour #toddy barbour #chance barbour #samantha barbour #the goldfinch #tgfedit #edit

[thegxldfxnch]

omfg i saw tgf again w/ my friend who hasn’t read the book and when platt told theo that andy and mr barbour was dead my friend gasped and turned to me and was like “wait did he kill them!!!”

#i lost my damn mind #i was like. billy. honey. no #/ #op #humor #the film #the goldfinch #theo decker #platt #platt barbour #andy #andy barbour