Jenny - I think we just are so used to gauging this day-to-day, or it's something overlooked in familiar places that we only notice in blatant situations. But that power dynamic affects even the words we choose. It's pretty interesting stuff.

Right! Once you start looking for it, that power dynamic is in many many scenes. I've really gotten curious about the shifts in power dynamic in a scene and the emotional consequences of that shift. "Power"ful stuff. lol

You're most welcome 😀

This really exemplifies a place where I often struggle. Getting the most out of a scene, and making it as powerful as it can possibly be.

That's great! Yes, those in power often use the fact that nothing overt was said, there was no physical contact, to imply there was no coercion. Or that someone not say no, means they've consented. I'm glad times are changing, and these can be very powerful emotional turning points.
Not familiar with that movie, I'll go look it up! Thanks.

There's so much to mine when it comes to power and authority, right! It seems like it's almost always at play if we choose to notice it!

Awesome! The details bring the storyworld to life!