3.1 argument with Kaylee while entering the bar

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  • When Kaylee is saying her goodbyes to Simon, giving him advice, just as Simon replies wishing that…
    • He gets interrupted by Mal literally walking in between them
    • Another physical manifestation of the father-daughter-boyfriend dynamics
  • Also note that in the previous act, Mal had still paused before running to tell the security guard how to save some people at least. We see here through the news report that indeed, Mal’s actions has saved some people. It paints him as a a tragic hero of the past.
  • Mal again walks away, this time leading the crew even as Kaylee is chasing after him
    • Mal is often in the dominant position relative to his crew, either leading, standing in front or in the center
  • Again when Kaylee actually verbalize the accusation of Mal coming in between her and Simon, Mal reacts as a father would have
  • When the confrontation comes to head, the position of the camera frames the two as equals with her walking away this time instead of him
    • Another character speaks as his conscience