What Fan Theories Explain Leon And Ada Wong'S Ambiguous Motives?

For me, one of the biggest assets to the series is the extreme depth given to all of the characters and how they experience life on this crazy rollercoaster with us. Needless to say, the attempt to try to uncover further meaning as well as speculated alternate storylines have brought forth many captivating Nana fan theories. As was stated previously, many believe that the relationship between the two Nanas (Osaki & Komatsu, or simply ‘Hachi’) will shape up in unique ways as they each attempt to fulfill their separate quests for life. Some speculate that perhaps the two dream-chasers are meant to search for stability with each other and debate what will happen if each of them ends up living alternate lives. Maybe their relationship will symbolize hope, and the chase for both of their lives and ambition. The fate of Ren can also lead to interesting discussions within the ‘Nana’ fan community. Many of them wonder whether Nana Osaki would have grown up as much as she did if Ren hadn’t died, and how her life would have been different. It’s possible that Ren could have brought Nana back down to earth, or maybe he would have fueled her darker ambitions. Nana Osaki’s emotional reactions to Ren’s death are felt throughout the story and spark conversations regarding how loss affects people to such great extent. There are also many great theories related to the timeframe of the novel and the relations of its characters. It’s said that the novel presents a non-linear timeframe of its characters, therefore they are distant from reality. The theories of the fans are also split around the issue of whether the characters are pursuing their dreams or just illusions. Does the reality of the characters blend with their fantasies? Are they trying to fulfill their destiny? These are the kinds of questions that fans have to answer while discussing the series and they have numerous interpretations. But, the largest amount of interpretations for every event that is taking place in the series, weave together within the story line of ‘Nana’ and expose the merits of an excellent story writer. For this reason, there are plenty of discussion themes within the series for everyone. Each of the stories mirroring human relations and their aspirations, allow viewers to relate to them, inspire discussion and teach a lesson, thereby, enabling the series to remain one of the great and classic works of Japanese pop culture, even to this day.

This is really interesting as it interprets the movie as a tech-thriller. The "me" in the title could be a digital avatar, or an AI copy. The glitches, the repeating dialogue with slight changes each time, the feeling of being watched through a screen. And then the end where the main character deletes a file called "SELFARCHIVE". Does this mean that he is a created being who has chosen to delete himself because he is flawed, or is he a human being who has merged with an archive to gain a knowledge of self in a data sense? The sterile labs of the main setting are shown in a series of fast cuts at the end of the film, and so this interpretation of the movie turns it from a psychological thriller to a sci-fi horror movie about identity in a world of technology. Fascinating. It’s a wild interpretation but there’s some real visual backing for it.

This character kills for the first time as a young knight and is afterward traumatized, compelled to wash his hands repeatedly. His efforts to clean away the stain of violence and darkness follow him throughout his life. Ultimately he succeeds in containing the biggest stain of all – internally. The hand-washing which had been a physical manifestation of his psychological needs, in the end defined his destiny. It is a very satisfying ending, not because it is random and magically solves the problems of the story, but because it follows inevitably from the patterns established throughout his life. His psychology determined his magic, and his magic his fate. Masterful integration of character to story.

book 10's ending left me with so many questions. One popular theory is that Sophie's biological parents aren't who we think they are. The way the book hinted at her lineage being more complicated makes me believe there's a twist coming. Some fans think the Neverseen leader might actually be related to her, which would explain their intense connection. Another theory is that Keefe's ability is tied to something much bigger, like maybe he's the key to stopping the conflict altogether. The way his powers kept evolving suggests he's central to the final showdown. I also think the Collective might have a traitor, given how some events seemed too well-timed for the villains.

In books on chaos theory the butterfly effect is most often described by the term sensitivity to initial conditions. James Gleick’s Chaos is full of simple examples, like a dropped pin which can change the course of a billiard ball. He then explains how such events can occur in mathematics too and how they show up in all sorts of models that are used to predict things. The butterfly effect can also be seen through the eyes of a more “lightweight” book, such as Nassim Taleb’s “The Black Swan” and how the butterfly effect can be linked to unexpected events in our world, like financial crashes. It shows how little things matter more than we think, and how hard it is to predict them. It is a good way to see the butterfly effect from a different perspective, not just science.

The deception by Mia in ‘Resident Evil 7’ is heart-breaking, as it is grounded in love and in shame. If she had admitted to her role in the Eveline catastrophe, she realized that there is no way that Ethan would ever be able to forgive her for her actions. Thus, to avoid having to tell him the truth and risk losing him, she simply omits that part of her story, in the hopes that she can later ‘make it up’ to him. Her method is flawed, but her character is so very realistic, that it makes her even more memorable. She is never portrayed as entirely good or entirely evil. Rather, she exists in a gray area between the two extremes, and her story consequently has a very lasting impression on the player.

In ‘The Flatshare’ Tiffy and Leon eventually arrive at a quiet ending to their story. The two had begun by exchanging notes through the wall, eventually becoming familiar with each other’s inner most thoughts and wounds. Leon is finally released from the guilt of having his brother in prison, and Tiffy’s design work starts to take off, as she leaves for a fresh start. The understated confessional notes of Leon placing a note in Tiffy’s lunchbox, and her subsequently painting their flat yellow, depict a happy couple. We see them sharing out household chores, and exchanging witty observations. Eventually they even get to share a bed properly.

The way the side characters were treated in this story was awful. So many of the fan-favorite supporting characters were killed off in very unsatisfying ways. In many cases their entire development as characters was reversed in the last chapters of the story in order to serve the angst of the main character. One of the main mentor characters in the story made a very stupid decision that erased all of their prior intelligence in order to create a moment of tragedy. A comic relief character had a very dark and depressing backstory revealed to the reader in the last 20 pages of the story, only to have that character die off shortly after. It felt like the author was cleaning house and trying to get rid of as many characters as possible in order to focus on the main character and create a small world where the tragedy that occurs is manufactured as opposed to organic.

A rewatch of the last chapters or so is definitely needed on my part because, much as I hate to admit it, Mammon’s confession was surprisingly touching and so I got a bit teary-eyed there for a while and wasn’t following lore as closely as I could have been. But Mammon’s route ending was just adorable. He tries to play it cool, fails miserably, and then promises to protect her, no matter which realm she ends up in. So it makes sense in a character sort of way. My explanation of the ending for each character is going to focus on their individual arcs and how their moment in the plot ties into their character development for the most part. Maybe focusing on one character and then explaining from their point of view how the rest of the ending played out for them will help clarify things.

Putting aside the sci-fi for a moment, the ending is primarily about healing from trauma on a global scale, namely the mutant/zombie plague, and the construction of a global safe space aka therapeutic environment i.e. the Rainbow City. Building up the city is therapeutic for all parties, including the main couple’s relationship being their own healing journey as well. And they have healed. Aris and Li have moved from a hyper-vigilant/survival oriented state of being (i.e. constantly fighting off mutants) to a very calm and productive state of being, actively creating something rather than reacting to things that come their way. The ending shows them to be people who are no longer defined by what they’re avoiding, but by what they’re moving towards. The end addresses the mutant arc in that the healing of the trauma caused by them is actively being worked through rather than ignored/never brought up again. We see quiet moments of vulnerability (Aris flinches at a sudden shadow, for example) and gentle comfort (Li takes Aris’ hand, for example) rather than them ‘healing’ in some kind of unrealistic or irresonable way. That the scars are there is acknowledged, but they’re not bleeding. The light of the city doesn’t erase the past. Rather, it makes it easier to bear.