Fics like Judicial Discipline, Social Punishment, and Society: A Foucaultian Take on Good Omens

In which the author nerds out over literary theory and applies her knowledge of Foucault to Good Omens (TV). This meta examines the roles of power, punishment, identity, and language and how they intersect in the character of Aziraphale and his relationship with Heaven. An excerpt: An ideological institution (and all institutions are ideological, mind you) without obedience fragments and breaks. It loses its ability to exert strength over its members because if people can disobey without consequences, why shouldn’t they? This is part of why punishment comes into play. Aziraphale turning his back on the Apocalypse must have consequences or, excuse the pun, all Hell will break loose in Heaven.

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