truth. If there had ever been a time when I could have given my own life to save her, I would have done it. The only grain of consolation that I have is that Anna knew that.
The fact that a man who values his life so much that he would willingly sacrifice a longtime crewmate in order to save his own, yet who acknowledges that he would have willingly given up his life for Anna, confirms, that he places the life of Anna above his own.
Interpretation: Avon loves Anna... The evidence cited above seems to confirm this interpretation and the final scene between Avon and Anna lends credence to it...
It was about this point that I figured that the 'Avon and Blake could have loved each other' faction would argue along the lines of: Interpretation #2 But wait a minute - Avon risked his life on numerous occassions to save Blake...taking your argument into account, this could also easily bear out the fact that Avon loves Blake.
To this I would respond, that it was never stated that Avon would 'willingly' give up his life for Blake. Many people die in battle alongside comrades at arms and to save the lives of said comrades...I understand that there is a tremendous feeling of loyalty, fellowship and respect and most actions are instinctive based on above sentiments - and of course training - but that isn't applicable here. Avon stating: "that if ever there was a time I could have given my own life to save her...I would have" is vastly different in context to any of the given times when Avon saved Blake - including his attempt to find Blake on Terminal...Avon was not aware of a trap only aware of the possibility and he obviously considered Blake important enough(for whatever reasons)to go there in the hopes of finding him.
Speaking from the 'Avon loves Anna' camp, I would like to strengthen my previous points with an observation re: Avon and his on screen reaction to the deaths of both Anna and Blake.
First, a quick rundown: RUMOURS OF DEATH: As Anna starts to fall after Avon shoots her, he rushes to catch her and sinks to the ground with her, he cradles her and they speak briefly of their shared past...
ANNA: "Anna Grant. I was only ever Anna Grant with you." AVON: "Of all the things I have known myself to be, I never recognized the fool." ANNA: "'Twasn't all lies. I let you go ... my love."
she dies.
AVON: (he briefly kisses her temple) "Oh no, you never let me go...you never did."
he then gently lowers her to the ground and remains crouched at her side...still with his hand covering hers...
BLAKE: As Blake takes his final faltering steps towards Avon (after Avon has shot him)he clutches at Avons jacket before falling to the ground. At no time did Avon respond to the clutch nor did he move to break Blakes fall, nor did he cradle a dying or dead Blake in his arms, he remaind rooted to the spot looking down at Blakes fallen body before finally standing astride him prior to aiming his weapon at the surrounding troopers.
Both moments are emotion charged - ironically, the Blake/Avon one more so but whatever the reasons for this, there is an obvious notable difference in body language between the two moments.
I personally think that Dayna's words confirm what is already expressed in canon.
===== Cheryl. (My favourite 'Blake's 7' moment) What a fiasco! We could take over the ship you said, if I did my bit. Well, I did my bit, and what happened? Your 'troops' bumble around looking for someone to surrender to, and when they've succeeded, You, follow suit! (Avon to Blake. "Spacefall")
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