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Fuschia tude posted:No, the first novel is explicitly a deconstruction of that form and refutation of all those ideas. It's this. Paul knowingly exploits the fact that the Fremen had a messianic legend introduced to them centuries ago by the BG and essentially uses them as a vehicle to get revenge on the Harkonnens and imperial throne, knowing full well that it could lead to a future where mass genocide and holy war is done in his name, and by the end of the book he no longer cares that it will anymore. It's explicitly a takedown of "chosen one" narratives. The new film doesn't really touch on any of this beyond a couple moments of subtext, but to be fair it kinda stops before the majority of that becomes relevant. I don't know if that was intentional but it'll be interesting to see that rug getting pulled if it happens. Disproportionation fucked around with this message at 19:10 on Nov 22, 2021 |
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Paul's accession directly causes a universe-wide genocide of tens of billions, including dozens of religions and all their followers, and exterminating all life on nearly a hundred worlds. He knows that will result and does it anyway. This is stated outright in the text of the novel.
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