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[{"text":"As we look forward to Series Ten, we have the perfect chance to look back at the story of Clara Oswald, The Impossible Girl. Clara has had a major impact on Doctor Who mythology and is arguably one of the most influential characters in the show's history."},{"spoiler":"Heavy"},{"image":[{"src":"cla924132clara-2.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"While previous companions seemed to be along for the ride, Clara appeared to have a greater purpose. We just weren\u2019t sure what that purpose would be. Clara had an air of mystery that made it difficult to feel completely comfortable with her. #NL##NL##NL#By the time we saw our new companion she'd already appeared twice and had received a TARDIS key, a massive feat for any companion. Though she could be described as the 'perfect' companion, she seemed almost too perfect. Even the Doctor felt uncomfortable with this sense of mystery, accusing Clara of being both a \u2018trick\u2019 and a \u2018trap.\u2019#NL##NL#"},{"quote":[{"caption":"I look at you every single day and I don't understand a single thing about you#NL#"},{"source":"-The Doctor to Clara"}]},{"text":"These words mirrored the feelings of the audience who watched Clara week in and week out, still not understanding her motives. It also highlighted how little the Doctor knew about her, despite their apparent closeness. #NL##NL#"},{"image":[{"src":"cla755840clara-3.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"Although we didn't see much of Clara's promise as a leader in the beginning, this changed by the penultimate episode of series 7. #NL##NL##NL#That episode showed the beginnings of Clara as a control freak, as she took control of a team of exiled soldiers as their official commander, despite her obvious lack of knowledge or training. This gave Clara a new sense of confidence in her actions, a confidence which continued to grow. Whether that was good or bad is hard to say, as it ultimately led to her death."},{"image":[{"src":"cla736352clara-4.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"Clara really came into her own in the specials. Once the mystery of her reappearances was explained, the story shifted its focus to Gallifrey. Clara became the Doctor's close friend and teacher, and her 'perfect' nature was revealed to be a mask for her insecurities. "},{"image":[{"src":"cla705492clara-5.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"I never truly warmed to Clara until \u2018Deep Breath\u2019. Her speech to the Half Faced Man showed that her fear of death was as strong as losing her fear of losing her grip on daily life. Her strong nature combined with new weaknesses developed a more realistic character and motivations.#NL##NL##NL#Taking something learnt from a schoolchild to battle a cannibalistic clockwork android, as she did in this issue, is something distinctly "Clara." While the different sides of her life didn't intersect to begin with, this would regularly occur later."},{"image":[{"src":"cla899303clara-6.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"I did question the logic behind Clara\u2019s rather hostile feelings towards the 12th Doctor. Yet, she developed so quickly that it was hard not to be interested in why she felt this way. Explaining it as a break in her 'too perfect' mask as she lost control was a very interesting development in her character.#NL##NL##NL#The Doctor had always interrupted Clara's normal life, but 12 took it to a whole new level. Jumping from the TARDIS and into a taxi for a date and exploring the inside of a Dalek on her lunch break were particularly memorable moments that showcased Clara\u2019s new life.#NL##NL##NL#The speed at which events flowed added to this dynamic, as the pair went from place to place with such ease that even Clara started to feel at home with it. Her blossoming relationship with Danny was juxtaposed by her frequent travels with the Doctor. Clara was in control of almost every situation she was faced with."},{"image":[{"src":"cla856221clara-7.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"The newly regenerated Doctor gave Clara the control she desired. This scared her, causing her to take a break from life inside the TARDIS. However, in returning, Clara showed that her hobby had become an addiction and that she craved dangerous level of control.#NL##NL##NL#It was easy to see how much Clara had changed. She exploited her control over Rigsy and, again, took control of situations she had little experience in. She had become a Doctor-like figure, willing to risk lives to prove points and take charge as a leader, using her charisma. The Doctor used this to reflect on his own role, seeing how far he had pushed Clara and what she took \u2018being the Doctor\u2019 to involve."},{"image":[{"src":"cla90555clara-8.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"In the end, both the Doctor and Clara lied in order to protect the other. Clara said that she resurrected Danny and the Doctor told her that he had found Gallifrey.r#NL#It was that bittersweet moment when that I realised I had become attached to her and was actually sad to see her go. Especially with the events involving Gallifrey and Danny still fresh in my mind."},{"image":[{"src":"cla882342clara-9.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"In the opening of Series Nine Clara seemed strong, intelligent and in control of her situation. Hardened by her travels and increased dealings with death, she took control of UNIT operations and masked her feelings in front of Missy.#NL##NL##NL#Clara's actions in Face the Raven didn't stand out as odd. She showed confidence in her experiences to aid Rigsy and the Doctor's escape. Unfortunately, her confidence in herself and the Doctor turned out to be a fatal mistake."},{"image":[{"src":"cla704158clara-10.png"},{"caption":""}]},{"text":"I have warmed to Clara's resurrection and the choice the Doctor had to make. He adores Clara and still sees her as an important part of his life. #NL##NL##NL#Clara before and after meeting the Doctor, are two very different people. The happy and 'bubbly' Clara was hiding her true self and the confident Clara was putting others in danger.#NL##NL##NL#She has managed what few companions have: she truly understands the Doctor. #NL##NL##NL#The rest of Clara's life will not be a happy one. The pain and sacrifice gone through in order to keep others safe are all things Clara has experienced. She still has to come to terms with her mistakes and the pain saving her has caused.#NL##NL##NL#While she won't return in Series Ten, I am looking forward to a new companion who can offer something as unique and surprising to a companion's story.#NL##NL##NL#What do you think about Clara? Will you miss her?#NL##NL##NL#Share your thoughts in the comments. "}]

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