>>2905101>SisyphusI'm surprised you didn't go for Faust, considering that's what the namings push. Madoka is Homura's Gretchen and even when Homura loses her, Homura continues to move forward. Though Urobuchi says this is more InuCurry's doing, he says he can see it when people bring it up.
Ultimately a lot of fans bring in comparisons that aren't necessarily there. There's a strong Buddhist component in there that drives the cycle of suffering (samsara) and the rise of a Buddha type figure that granting nirvana to those locked into suffering. Homura serves as a contrast to that, wanting to protect Madoka from suffering. That doesn't touch on the yin-yang relationship that they share.
For the most part Madoka and Homura are characters that represent Urobuchi's distinct styles: Madoka's pure maiden who saves the story, even if it means the characters lives are in ruins and Homura's rugged independence and resolve: even if things are bad now, they can get better as long as i never give up.
>even though she is miserable at the end and knows her barrier will fall and until then she got a lot to work, that (the struggle) makes her happy.There's a major error in your thinking: where is it implied she will fail? Rebellion implies that for the time being, Homura is law. Her will transcended "hope" and "despair". She became the ubermensch when she denied companionship and destroyed god. She's an enemy of Madoka's will, but she'll crush Madokami or any other meguca whenever the need arises. I'd suggest to look up Urobuchi's comments and views on VOTOMS.
