Talk:Applejack/@comment-5263503-20130706134311/@comment-5513888-20130706183702

I think it was good that it was in the point of view of the other characters. It helped keep the truth shrouded, which was Applejack's intentions, until the end of the episode. By making the episode in the point of view of the other characters, it allows is to reflect on the feelings of friends we have lied to when we don't want to admit something. We see their concern and frustration when we lie, and how they can be understanding when we tell the truth. By putting the story in the mane 6's point of view, there is less sympathy for AJ as she lies, which makes it easier to see how fear-driven and her actions were and how simpler it would have been to tell the truth. But we are able to sympathize when the truth is revealed, which upholds honesty; it sends the message that people can't help you with your troubles unless you tell them what they are.