The Mask (Patreon)

I’ve always wondered what happened to Catra’s iconic mask, that object she wore on her head like a crown. Maybe she started wearing it from a young age, perhaps as a trophy, a way to project strength and authority, making herself seem larger and more intimidating than she really felt.

How did she lose it? There's a possibility that Horde Prime stored it in his sinister collection chamber, maybe even destroyed it. What’s certain is that, along with her drastic haircut, Catra loses something much deeper: a key symbol of her identity. The mask, which may have represented her tough and controlling facade, was also a legacy of the Catra from the 1980s, who likewise wore it as a symbol of power.

However, by losing the mask, Catra also sheds that authoritarian facade, allowing her true self to emerge. She reveals someone more vulnerable, more willing to accept help, marking a significant change in her emotional development. The loss of the mask symbolizes the breaking down of her barriers, revealing a person who finally embraces her vulnerability and opens herself up to the support of others.

What do you think? Do you believe it’s symbolic? Or was it simply a practical accessory she wore to keep her hair out of her eyes?

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Artist: Iria Abella

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