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Were going to talk about that moment inClair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Yes,that one.
Here,read this article about the way the prologue teaches us how to dieinstead.
I promise its a fun one.
How will you face the end when your time comes?
In which case, I say, well, Im not your dad.
Because I certainly didnt.
Lune brings people back from the dead all the time in battle!
Something has gotta deus ex machina us out of this situation right?
Theres no way Gustave is really going to die right now… right?
The shock factor is definitely a big part of what makes Gustaves death so impactful.
Who does Expedition 33 think it is, Game of Thrones?
Once the initial shock has settled, it’s possible for you to start to see the breadcrumbs.
That sentimental scene back at camp right before he died where Gustave and Maelle threw stones together?
In retrospect, thats kind of a heavy-handed way to set up what was about to happen.
A Man Of Soft Conviction
When we first meet Gustave, he is filled with regret.
The one who got away, Sophie, is about to face her Gommage.
He seems more upset about her death than she does.
After the massacre at landfall, Gustave starts making his way to the rally point alone.
The mission requires them to stay at the rally point and wait three days for other survivors.
Gustave isnt hearing it.
The White Haired Man will stop at nothing to do what he has committed to do.
Thats the difference between them, and ultimately, why Gustave must die at his hands.
It refers to the contrast of light and dark that permeates the world and gives shape to the story.
Its the way Gustave and Maelle skip stones together into a twisted black void.
I think that contrast helps us understand who Gustave was, if not how he died.
Without a strong will, Gustave let the darkness overtake the light.
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