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abybweisse · 2 years

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what do you think of characters political compasses? ik Phantomhives are probably monarchist and Sebastian apolitical. But what about everyone else?

Political leanings in Kuroshitsuji?

I might have to disagree with your assumption for the Phantomhives and maybe also for Sebastian.

Though the Phantomhives work directly for the queen, they have a tendency to go against her wishes... even as they "obey" her orders. Also keep in mind that, by the time Queen Victoria ascends to the throne, Great Britain isn't a true monarchy; they have a Prime Minister and a Parliament... with the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The duties of the "queen's watchdog" isn't just to cover up the crown's private matters, it's also to protect polite society from the seething underground society. Occasionally, this might require protecting society from the crown's activities....

Sebastian, as a butler, does as his young master commands, regardless of how that affects politics. As a demon who enjoys chaos, Sebastian might personally prefer to support whatever causes the most disruption to society... whichever society that happens to be. Consider that he was somehow involved with the goings-on in Austria in the mid to late 1700's; this saw the end of the Hapsburg's dynasty in Austria. Not so much apolitical as into political upheaval; the demon might be more of an anarchist. Then again, he probably doesn't care too much whether he's the one causing the unrest or someone else is causing it... as long as the actions of others aren't getting in the way of his own goals (or his master's goals, when he's under contract). And when he's not under contract or being summoned, he might stay out of human politics simply because he's in the demon realm... asleep.

The others? Too many characters for me to go into it too much.

The Midfords probably tow the party line, though I'm not sure which party they support. Overall, I'd say they would be on the generally conservative side of things. I have a feeling that when the queen agrees with the Prime Minister and Parliament, the Midford couple heaps praises upon them all... and when the queen doesn't agree with the PM or Parliament, the Midfords hold their tongues as best they can. Edward and Lizzie probably stay out of it as much as possible.

Soma would want the British out of India and Bengal. Lau would want the British to stop taking advantage of the trade deals in China that were established because of the Opium Wars.

Generally speaking, the wealthy like things the way they have been, while the lower classes want better pay, better protections/safety at work, unions, etc. Though the less intelligent among the working classes will back the wealthiest people's political platforms, essentially shooting themselves in the foot. Just like the MAGA supporters in the USA of today....

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