As a long-time fan of “The Walking Dead“, I must say that Carol Peletier’s journey has been one of the most captivating and transformative stories in the series. From her humble beginnings as an abused housewife to becoming a formidable survivor, Melissa McBride’s portrayal of Carol is nothing short of exceptional.
On Sunday, Carol Peletier, portrayed by Melissa McBride, reappears in the premiere of “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol”. This upcoming season follows Carol’s adventure abroad as she seeks out Norman Reedus’ character, Daryl Dixon, who is the sole remaining Season 1 cast member to endure all 11 seasons of the original series. In the next chapter of “The Book of Daryl and Carol”, their story unfolds in a foreign land, but it was initially IronE Singleton’s character, T-Dog, who sacrificed himself at a Georgia prison in Season 3, shielding Carol from a fate mirroring that of her comic book counterpart.
Back in 2019, I was firmly opposed to Carol’s demise in “The Walking Dead” for a compelling reason. I believed it would be an extraordinary narrative to witness a character who emerged from abuse transform into a hero, but not without struggle. It wasn’t about her effortlessly claiming power; instead, she had to grapple with the strength she discovered herself.
In Robert Kirkman’s comic book series ‘The Walking Dead’, Carol is initially presented in issue #3 as a widow and mother of a young girl named Sophia. Following Rick Grimes’ reunion with his family at a makeshift camp outside Atlanta, Sophia confides to Carl that her father has passed away, while Carol later discloses that her husband took his own life during the initial outbreak onset (unlike in the show where she was married to an abusive man named Ed Peletier who was killed by zombies).
In the comic book version of the story, Carol develops a friendship with Lori, Rick’s wife, and later forms a romantic relationship with Tyreese once the group settles on Hershel’s farm outside the city. Unlike in the TV show, Sophia isn’t lost on the highway, and the walkers in Hershel’s barn are released earlier – in issue #11. The group manages to survive on the road until Dale and Andrea find the prison (in issue #12). Initially, Carol is hopeful that they can establish a new life at the prison, expressing to Lori that her life has improved post-apocalypse and that Tyreese is superior to her husband. However, Carol’s happiness is fleeting as she discovers her boyfriend, Tyreese, is unfaithful – he’s been seeing a new arrival at the prison named Michonne.
In this comic book series, Carol breaks up with Tyreese and makes an unsuccessful attempt at suicide by self-harm (comic #22). Later, after Rick gets injured in a fight against Tyreese, Carol kisses him (comic #24), leading to her becoming increasingly reliant on both Rick and pregnant Lori. She confides in Lori about her emotional state, admitting she feels like a mess since her split with Tyreese (comic #25) and expressing guilt over Sophia witnessing her suicide attempt.
After the birth of Lori’s child, Carol reveals her deep-seated fear of solitude to Alice, admitting that she finds it overwhelming and frustrating. She has always struggled with loneliness, a trait she developed even prior to the world’s end. Despite this, she married Sophia’s father, who occasionally abused her (as seen in issue #41). In a sudden moment, Carol asks Lori if she would be willing to look after Sophia should anything unfortunate befall her, and she advances towards Hershel’s 19-year-old son, Billy, with the intention of engaging in a sexual relationship.
In the grimy prison courtyard, I, Carol, converse with a restrained walker. I explain to her that my peers seem to have lost their admiration due to my recent attempt at self-harm (issue #41). Lori has been aloof ever since I suggested a polyamorous relationship, and now I confess to the walker, “Everyone thinks I’m mad.” I feel isolated and lonely, so I decided it was time to make an introduction. “I’m Carol,” I say with a hopeful tone, “I truly hope you’ll like me.
In issue #42, Carol allows a walker to bite into her neck, eventually leading to fatal blood loss. As she nears death, she utters her final words: “Please, let me pass away.” Unfortunately, Carol is revived as a zombie, prompting Andrea to put her out of her misery with a headshot. The group experiences yet another heart-wrenching loss when the Governor, who reappears, launches an attack on the prison, causing further devastation.
Each Sunday, new chapters of “The Walking Dead: The Book of Carol starring Daryl Dixon” will air on AMC and AMC+. Keep updated on all things Walking Dead Universe by following ComicBook/TWD and ComicBook TWD on Facebook.
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