This is something I’ve been thinking about: did all of the Mikaelson siblings actually fear Mikael to the same extent Klaus did, and did they all share the same level of resentment toward Esther?

Klaus’s fear of Mikael is very clear throughout *The Originals* and *The Vampire Diaries*. It feels deeply personal and rooted in years of abuse, especially considering how Mikael treated him differently from the others. But when it comes to the rest of the siblings, it’s not always as clearly defined.

For example, Elijah is often portrayed as composed and loyal, but there are moments that suggest even he wasn’t immune to Mikael’s violence (like when Mikael attempted to kill him permanently). That raises the question of whether Elijah’s calm demeanor masked a similar fear, or if he processed it differently. And he fed off of vampires at that.

Then there’s Finn, who seems more aligned with Esther’s beliefs—arguably making him more of a “mother’s son.” Klaus also had strong ties to Esther at times, while Rebekah’s dynamic felt more like she sought Mikael’s approval, almost in a “daddy’s girl” way. Kol, on the other hand, often comes across as someone who craved validation, possibly from Mikael as well. Freya’s position is even more complex, given her separation from the family and her connection to both parents in different ways.

So it raises a bigger question: did they all truly fear Mikael the same way Klaus did, or did each of them experience him—and Esther—completely differently based on their own relationships and roles within the family?  
Because in my opinion, Klaus look for validation and love from both of his parents, even though Mikael wasn’t his father and Esther hated him. He still wanted that love.

Curious to hear how others interpret this dynamic.

Did all the Mikaelsons fear Mikael the same way Klaus did?