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=== <u>Romantic</u> ===
=== <u>Romantic</u> ===
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* [[Chloe Price]] - ('''Determinant''') There are several romantic implications in the relationship between Chloe and Max, revolving around their fondness for each other and the player's option to kiss Chloe in the third episode. Max is also often seen to be jealous of Chloe's close relationship with Rachel that has been formed during her absence. Based on the player's behavior and decisions to defend Chloe or to act on her advantage, Chloe will change her mobile phone background from Rachel, who is considered to be her former love interest, to Max. After their Blackwell night trip, Chloe dares Max to kiss her, which will impact their relationship as time goes on. If she decides to kiss Chloe, Max will later refer to that kiss in Frank's RV, when Chloe is daydreaming about a trip to Portland, saying, "And you'd probably want me to kiss you again." After returning from the alternate timeline, based on the players' earlier decision, Max expresses the wish to kiss Chloe again in her journal, or to joyfully kiss her for the first time after seeing her alive and well. Additionally, if Max turned down Warren's invitation to the drive-in and decided to kiss Chloe, Warren will write Max a message and tell her he understands why she did it and that she should go to the drive-in with Chloe. The way Chloe is portrayed in [[Max's Nightmare|Max's nightmare]], flirting with other people and talking Max down, reflects Max's insecurities towards Chloe, and heavily implies feelings of jealousy and fears of rejection. In the last episode, Max writes in her journal that she didn't know if it was jealousy she felt when seeing Chloe in her nightmare flirt with other people, and questions whether her feelings were those of friendship or love. If Max and Chloe kissed in episode three, Max's last journal entry may state that Chloe is more than her best friend, and that's why she probably hated "Chloe being mean... calling me names and flirting with those people" in the nightmare. She then goes on to wonder if it was the "power of friendship... or love" and that she was about to find out, showing that Max holds romantic feelings for Chloe. If she didn't kiss her in episode three, her entry is more inclined to friendship and Max states that Chloe will always be her best friend, but nonetheless, she says she's about to find out if it's more than that. When Max and Chloe have to face their final obstacle at the end of "Polarized", Max refers to Chloe as her top priority and all that matters to her, after constantly desperately trying to keep her by her side during the game. Depending on whether you kissed Chloe
Max sided with Chloe at least three times (and got Chloe to place the picture of Max on her mobile phone) and kissed Chloe earlier, she will finally beat her insecurities and fears about Chloe's rejection, especially after her nightmare, and kiss her before Max allows Chloe to die to save the town in the
sacrifice
Chloe ending. If Max didn't kiss Chloe or didn't make enough choices that defend her or take her side, they will share a hug instead; but Max's feelings may still remain the same. After making their farewells, Chloe will tell her that she will always love her, and Max will say that she will never forget her. With the decision to sacrifice Arcadia Bay, she may even decide to sacrifice a whole town to keep Chloe alive and to be with Chloe for the rest of her life.<br />''(See [[Max and Chloe|here]] for more information on their relationship.)''
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* [[Chloe Price]] - ('''Determinant''') There are several romantic implications in the relationship between Chloe and Max, revolving around their fondness for each other and the player's option to kiss Chloe in the third episode. Max is also often seen to be jealous of Chloe's close relationship with Rachel that has been formed during her absence. Based on the player's behavior and decisions to defend Chloe or to act on her advantage, Chloe will change her mobile phone background from Rachel, who is considered to be her former love interest, to Max. After their Blackwell night trip, Chloe dares Max to kiss her, which will impact their relationship as time goes on. If she decides to kiss Chloe, Max will later refer to that kiss in Frank's RV, when Chloe is daydreaming about a trip to Portland, saying, "And you'd probably want me to kiss you again." After returning from the alternate timeline, based on the players' earlier decision, Max expresses the wish to kiss Chloe again in her journal, or to joyfully kiss her for the first time after seeing her alive and well. Additionally, if Max turned down Warren's invitation to the drive-in and decided to kiss Chloe, Warren will write Max a message and tell her he understands why she did it and that she should go to the drive-in with Chloe. The way Chloe is portrayed in [[Max's Nightmare|Max's nightmare]], flirting with other people and talking Max down, reflects Max's insecurities towards Chloe, and heavily implies feelings of jealousy and fears of rejection. In the last episode, Max writes in her journal that she didn't know if it was jealousy she felt when seeing Chloe in her nightmare flirt with other people, and questions whether her feelings were those of friendship or love. If Max and Chloe kissed in episode three, Max's last journal entry may state that Chloe is more than her best friend, and that's why she probably hated "Chloe being mean... calling me names and flirting with those people" in the nightmare. She then goes on to wonder if it was the "power of friendship... or love" and that she was about to find out, showing that Max holds romantic feelings for Chloe. If she didn't kiss her in episode three, her entry is more inclined to friendship and Max states that Chloe will always be her best friend, but nonetheless, she says she's about to find out if it's more than that. When Max and Chloe have to face their final obstacle at the end of "Polarized", Max refers to Chloe as her top priority and all that matters to her, after constantly desperately trying to keep her by her side during the game. Depending on whether you kissed Chloe
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Max sided with Chloe at least three times (and got Chloe to place the picture of Max on her mobile phone) and kissed Chloe earlier, she will finally beat her insecurities and fears about Chloe's rejection, especially after her nightmare, and kiss her before Max allows Chloe to die to save the town in the
Sacrifice
Chloe ending. If Max didn't kiss Chloe or didn't make enough choices that defend her or take her side, they will share a hug instead; but Max's feelings may still remain the same. After making their farewells, Chloe will tell her that she will always love her, and Max will say that she will never forget her. With the decision to sacrifice Arcadia Bay, she may even decide to sacrifice a whole town to keep Chloe alive and to be with Chloe for the rest of her life.<br />''(See [[Max and Chloe|here]] for more information on their relationship.)''
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* [[Warren Graham]] - ('''Determinant''') Although Max neglects his affection, sometimes even being flat out oblivious to it, it is clear that he has a crush on her. Warren asks Max to go to see a movie with him, and the player is given the choice of accepting or rejecting this offer. Either way, Max states that she sees him as a geek brother more than anything else. Based on the players' decision and behavior, she will either reflect on the invitation as having fun with Warren and "taking a chance", or feel bad about it for leading him on. Regardless of whether Max accepts or rejects Warrens movie date, Warren stays by her side to support her after Kate's suiccide attempt. In the alternate timeline, Max appears to be confused that Warren has a relationship with Stella, but this could simply be a result of her astonishment to how severe the butterfly effect was. If Kate was rescued by Max, Kate comments that they would make a perfect couple and supports the optional date between them when Max visits her in the hospital. Based on Max's previous decision, she will either tell Kate that she turned his invite down, or mention the date and say she'll see, referring to Kate's previous comment about him liking Max. While in the boys' dormitories, Max can write a cute message<ref group="note">"Are you made of copper and tellurium? Because your CuTe."</ref> on Warren's dorm room slate which implies that she finds him cute. Based on the player' earlier decision to accept or decline Warren's invitation, Max will either reflect on it as "taking a chance and see what happens" or regretting that "she blew off his drive-in offer". She will also comment on it as, "I hope Warren doesn't think it's too dorky... I mean, not like he isn't." When Max later asks Warren to give her the photograph of the night at the Vortex Club party, before focusing on the photo, Max has the option to leave, hug or kiss Warren. If she decides to kiss him, Warren will tell Max he's always wanted to tell her something, but Max cuts him off and tells him she knows. She will also comment to herself stating that at least she kissed Warren once to let him know how she feels (although this may not be in a romantic way but just showing how she cares about him). If she hugs him, she will comment to herself saying she hopes Warren will know just how much she cherishes their friendship. ''(See [[Max and Warren|here]] for more information on their relationship.)''
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* [[Warren Graham]] - ('''Determinant''') Although Max neglects his affection, sometimes even being flat out oblivious to it, it is clear that he has a crush on her. Warren asks Max to go to see a movie with him, and the player is given the choice of accepting or rejecting this offer. Either way, Max states that she sees him as a geek brother more than anything else. Based on the players' decision and behavior, she will either reflect on the invitation as having fun with Warren and "taking a chance", or feel bad about it for leading him on. Regardless of whether Max accepts or rejects Warrens movie date, Warren stays by her side to support her after Kate's suiccide attempt. In the alternate timeline, Max appears to be confused that Warren has a relationship with Stella, but this could simply be a result of her astonishment to how severe the butterfly effect was. If Kate was rescued by Max, Kate comments that they would make a perfect couple and supports the optional date between them when Max visits her in the hospital. Based on Max's previous decision, she will either tell Kate that she turned his invite down, or mention the date and say she'll see, referring to Kate's previous comment about him liking Max. While in the boys' dormitories, Max can write a cute message<ref group="note">"Are you made of copper and tellurium? Because your CuTe."</ref> on Warren's dorm room slate which implies that she finds him cute. Based on the player'
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earlier decision to accept or decline Warren's invitation, Max will either reflect on it as "taking a chance and see what happens" or regretting that "she blew off his drive-in offer". She will also comment on it as, "I hope Warren doesn't think it's too dorky... I mean, not like he isn't." When Max later asks Warren to give her the photograph of the night at the Vortex Club party, before focusing on the photo, Max has the option to leave, hug or kiss Warren. If she decides to kiss him, Warren will tell Max he's always wanted to tell her something, but Max cuts him off and tells him she knows. She will also comment to herself stating that at least she kissed Warren once to let him know how she feels (although this may not be in a romantic way but just showing how she cares about him). If she hugs him, she will comment to herself saying she hopes Warren will know just how much she cherishes their friendship. ''(See [[Max and Warren|here]] for more information on their relationship.)''
== Spirit Animal and Symbolism ==
== Spirit Animal and Symbolism ==
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== Artistic Influences and Inspirations ==
== Artistic Influences and Inspirations ==
Max admires many artists and photographers. The following is a list of some of those mentioned.
Max admires many artists and photographers. The following is a list of some of those mentioned.
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* Jack Kerouac -
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Max mentions his admiration of the train tracks to Chloe.
* {{Wiki|Ray Bradbury}} - Max has a copy of ''Battle Royale'', and borrows Kate's edition of ''The October Country''. Also, the book ''A Sound of Thunder'' is mentioned.
* {{Wiki|Ray Bradbury}} - Max has a copy of ''Battle Royale'', and borrows Kate's edition of ''The October Country''. Also, the book ''A Sound of Thunder'' is mentioned.
* {{Wiki|Annie Leibovitz}} - Max says she has "mad respect" for her while examining the textbooks in class.
* {{Wiki|Annie Leibovitz}} - Max says she has "mad respect" for her while examining the textbooks in class.
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*Coinciding with the previous two trivia notes, the corresponding image for earning the achievement "Chrysalis: Finish Episode 1" is a photo of Max, a drawing of herself, and [http://www.destructoid.com/ul/286935-life-is-strange-episode-one-achievement-guide/L11-620x.jpg three prescription pill bottles.]
*Coinciding with the previous two trivia notes, the corresponding image for earning the achievement "Chrysalis: Finish Episode 1" is a photo of Max, a drawing of herself, and [http://www.destructoid.com/ul/286935-life-is-strange-episode-one-achievement-guide/L11-620x.jpg three prescription pill bottles.]
*Max is a virgin judging from her shy and innocent appearance, her comments about not having been able to "find a grove with guys" or that she always liked skater boys but they didn't like her as well as the fact that she asks Chloe what that "first magical kiss" feels like in episode three, which implies that she never kissed before.
*Max is a virgin judging from her shy and innocent appearance, her comments about not having been able to "find a grove with guys" or that she always liked skater boys but they didn't like her as well as the fact that she asks Chloe what that "first magical kiss" feels like in episode three, which implies that she never kissed before.
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*Max is seemingly pan- or bisexual, being attracted to Chloe independently of the player's choices. She can kiss Warren as well but she never stated that ''she's attracted to him''. Kissing both Chloe and Warren are possible choices for Max. In Episode 1, she stated that she finds skater boys as cute, and sometimes mentions ''cute boys''. In pool dialogue she can state that there's a couple cute guys there but doesn't want any Blackwell bros over her. She also can say ''Warren is nice'' and when Chloe says ''ouch that means friendzone'' she replies "No, he's really cool. It was so sweet when he stood up to Nathan." This also implies (especially player visited the boys' locker room area and saw that 'developed' photo in Warren's locker, Max couldn't understand why did he do that) that she is not attracted to him but after Chloe says that friendzone word she said no because she's ignoring/doesn't have any clue about Warren's behaviour towards her - since she sees him as a friend and a geek brother. She also wrote about Chloe being beautiful and Max wanting to kiss Chloe if she hasn't done so already that aren't influenced by the player. If Max kissed Warren, it won't have much significance for the rest of the final episode, unlike Chloe's kiss. Max will ask herself if her feelings towards Chloe are more romantic or platonic, which shows that she considers both as possible. It also shows that she probably hasn't directly considered being in a relationship with a woman until now, but that on the other hand gender might not really something that matters for her, as she's never questioning if it could be possible to be in love with Chloe ''as a woman'', but ''how far'' her feelings really go. Her romantic feelings for Chloe always seem natural, which imply that she's bisexual, independently of the player's choices during the game.
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*Max is seemingly pan- or bisexual, being attracted to Chloe independently of the player's choices. She can kiss Warren as well but she never stated that ''she's attracted to him''. Kissing both Chloe and Warren are possible choices for Max. In Episode 1, she stated that she finds skater boys as cute, and sometimes mentions ''cute boys''. In pool dialogue she can state that there's a couple cute guys there but doesn't want any Blackwell bros over her. She also can say ''Warren is nice'' and when Chloe says ''ouch that means friendzone'' she replies "No, he's really cool. It was so sweet when he stood up to Nathan." This also implies (especially
if the
player visited the boys' locker room area and saw that 'developed' photo in Warren's locker, Max couldn't understand why did he do that) that she is not attracted to him but after Chloe says that friendzone word she said no because she's ignoring/doesn't have any clue about Warren's behaviour towards her - since she sees him as a friend and a geek brother. She also wrote about Chloe being beautiful and Max wanting to kiss Chloe if she hasn't done so already that aren't influenced by the player. If Max kissed Warren, it won't have much significance for the rest of the final episode, unlike Chloe's kiss. Max will ask herself if her feelings towards Chloe are more romantic or platonic, which shows that she considers both as possible. It also shows that she probably hasn't directly considered being in a relationship with a woman until now, but that on the other hand gender might not really something that matters for her, as she's never questioning if it could be possible to be in love with Chloe ''as a woman'', but ''how far'' her feelings really go. Her romantic feelings for Chloe always seem natural, which imply that she's bisexual, independently of the player's choices during the game.
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*Max's surname might be a reference to J.D. Salinger's character {{Wiki|Holden Caulfield}} from ''{{Wiki|The Catcher in the Rye}}'', an icon for teenage rebellion and angst, as both have similar personality traits such as the urge to
preverse
innocence. A central aspect of ''The Catcher in the Rye ''is the dilemma of Holden's state in between adolescence and adulthood. There are several other references to that book throughout the game, such as the "the WINGER and the COW" poster in Max's room which has a very similar style to the cover of ''The Catcher in the Rye'', or the red cap in the principal's secretary office which resembles the hat Holden wears; she also calls it "phoney" which is a characteristic phrase Holden uses.
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*Max's surname might be a reference to J.D. Salinger's character {{Wiki|Holden Caulfield}} from ''{{Wiki|The Catcher in the Rye}}'', an icon for teenage rebellion and angst, as both have similar personality traits such as the urge to
preserve
innocence. A central aspect of ''The Catcher in the Rye ''is the dilemma of Holden's state in between adolescence and adulthood. There are several other references to that book throughout the game, such as the "the WINGER and the COW" poster in Max's room which has a very similar style to the cover of ''The Catcher in the Rye'', or the red cap in the principal's secretary office which resembles the hat Holden wears; she also calls it "phoney" which is a characteristic phrase Holden uses.
*In "[[Episode 2: Out of Time|Out of Time]]", Joyce calls Max "{{Wiki|Nancy Drew}}", referencing to a 18-year-old girl who spends her time solving mysteries, the protagonist of a mystery fiction series created by publisher {{Wiki|Edward Stratemeyer}}.
*In "[[Episode 2: Out of Time|Out of Time]]", Joyce calls Max "{{Wiki|Nancy Drew}}", referencing to a 18-year-old girl who spends her time solving mysteries, the protagonist of a mystery fiction series created by publisher {{Wiki|Edward Stratemeyer}}.
*There is a possible reference to the 'pokerface' meme on Max's room slate.
*There is a possible reference to the 'pokerface' meme on Max's room slate.