Originally posted by Old Salt on the Dark Shadows: General Discussion Forum on January 19, 2002 at 16:29:48:
Barnabas is quite te intriguing character. Like so many of us, there is a duplicity to his nature (although, I am sure none of us are so extreme).
A gentlemen and a monster -- intelligent on one hand; and irrational and delusional on the other.
His face quickly changes from charming to terrifying.
The internal conflict is disturbing, yet fascinating.
Like an addict who longs to kick the habit. An addict who must resort to unthinkable means to support his habit.
He knows, quite well, what it is to be human, but the sad reality is that he no longer is. The loneliness of being a reluctent monster among humans, in which he still feels connected, is wonderfully portrayed by Mr. Frid.
Can't wait to see what will become of Barnabas.
Brian