Doctor Who: 10 Reasons Last Christmas Was The Perfect Waking Dream
10. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
Last Christmas is a Christmas story in the barest sense of the word. Nick Frost in the guise of Santa Clause is not a necessary story element and yet his performance lights up the screen adding a delightful whimsical touch. It is a testament to the actors aptitude that he does not feel completely superfluous even though the story does not need him to advance. He added a bit of welcome light to an otherwise grim fairytale. Its obvious why Santa was chosen as the dream construct but it really could have been any fictional hero embedded in the collective consciousness including the Doctor. The tale is that of a dream within a dream but the joke is on us as the ultimate twist is that what viewers are watching is itself a dream. The viewing audience represents the final layer.
Mary Ogle is the author and illustrator of “Orangeroof Zoo” a whimsical tale of magical realism told through the pages of a coloring book for adults. Working as a professional artist in the digital medium, Mary’s commissions have included everything from fine art to fan art, book cover design, illustration and book layout. Find more of Mary’s work at www.maryogle.com. Mary currently finds inspiration in the Ojai Valley, residing in a snug little cottage with a recalcitrant cat.
