I've always liked that Monroe is a clockmaker, but only recently I realized why. Over the past two seasons, we've seen that Monroe puts in a lot of effort to be a normal man and not give in to his violent Blutbad nature. He is a vegan, practices yoga, and generally tries to maintain a calm mood.
Then there's working with watches, which requires a disciplined, delicate skill. Monroe has to be patient and focused in his work. It's probably another form of meditation for him. Clockmaking is an old trade and it ties back to his German heritage, so Monroe found a method of discipline and control that doesn't completely break with his identity.
I'm impressed because he wants to be a better version of himself, and he's doing it. But his success is more than personal. Ever since he met Nick, Monroe has helped to stop violent wesen who can't control themselves. He has constant reminders of what could happen to him if he slips up, and he never lets that intimidate him.
Then there's working with watches, which requires a disciplined, delicate skill. Monroe has to be patient and focused in his work. It's probably another form of meditation for him. Clockmaking is an old trade and it ties back to his German heritage, so Monroe found a method of discipline and control that doesn't completely break with his identity.
I'm impressed because he wants to be a better version of himself, and he's doing it. But his success is more than personal. Ever since he met Nick, Monroe has helped to stop violent wesen who can't control themselves. He has constant reminders of what could happen to him if he slips up, and he never lets that intimidate him.
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