44:20 I think Yuna brings up a good point that Jin has been going through for this entire journey so far. The rigidity of the samurai code was meant for warriors. It was meant for soldiers in an army. Jin is no longer part of a whole. He’s the last one left, and he’s realizing that without the other samurai, he can’t just keep acting in lockstep and expect to survive. The benefit of “show no emotion” and “fight with honor and dignity” only assists the samurai if they act as a unified group fighting an enemy. Jin is basically a commando behind enemy lines. He has few friends and many enemies and he can’t rely on the code that samurai operate on to suceed. We saw this conflict the moment he started becoming “the ghost.” He can’t keep talking like he’s part of the army and acting like a commando. Eventually he HAS to face facts that he isn’t the honorable samurai he used to be.
Quick Stamps for General Mental Health Topics 5:42 Communicating for problem solving, objectification (slavery) 14:35 Don't apply adult sensibility on children, including yourself in hindsight 21:01 Accountability upon disclosure 23:01 Allowing space 24:08 Understanding your limitations around disclosure 25:49 Communication and inclusion around trauma 30:47 Language and deferring accountability 36:27 You don't owe people for their choices, accountability around obligation 41:47 Learning about your own experience through others 44:22 Life debts and consent 47:00 Resentful martyrs 49:56 Culture and labels, intimacy 1:01:08 Questioning your own presence and context (Batman) 1:04:03 People do things for a reason 1:05:13 Social Construction, right and wrong, self justification 1:08:11 Understand why people do things they do
These last couple of episodes got me thinking about how this is playing in Jin's mind. Now he's obviously angered by the slavers and wants to bring them to justice. But according to Yuna these slavers have been around for years right under Lord Shimura's nose. If operations like these were existing during Samurai rule how can Jin expect the peoples help during an invasion? And is he feeling more dissonance between the Samurai and himself? 1:03:00 This was a super interesting thought. I never considered if the Ghost creates fear in everyone. Love your analysis
I'd like to assume that such operations were disguised so well that authorities didn't get to investigate properly or were good at bribing people to turn a blind eye.
I'm going to have to play this game again soon, because now I'll have all of this extra insight into the characters and situations. It will be fun to see how that changes my experience as the player!
32:25 I've conditioned myself to always assume that "I can't..." usually means "I don't want to..." with an obvious caveat that they could actually be unable to. Three strikes is usually enough for me to stop bothering. 37:00 Can't say I agree. I think Jin is thinking in layers of what he can choose to do and what he must do. In this instance, from his PoV, it was Ichi's choice, but Yuna doesn't see it that way. Don't think it's hypocritical at all. It's as you said, it is a sense of obligation. Being a Warrior of Honour is a big part of that.
amazing episode, thanks that you are dooing this it provides much needed distraction. Im exited to see you finish up the second act! youre videos are amazing
44:20 I think Yuna brings up a good point that Jin has been going through for this entire journey so far. The rigidity of the samurai code was meant for warriors. It was meant for soldiers in an army. Jin is no longer part of a whole. He’s the last one left, and he’s realizing that without the other samurai, he can’t just keep acting in lockstep and expect to survive. The benefit of “show no emotion” and “fight with honor and dignity” only assists the samurai if they act as a unified group fighting an enemy. Jin is basically a commando behind enemy lines. He has few friends and many enemies and he can’t rely on the code that samurai operate on to suceed. We saw this conflict the moment he started becoming “the ghost.” He can’t keep talking like he’s part of the army and acting like a commando. Eventually he HAS to face facts that he isn’t the honorable samurai he used to be.
Quick Stamps for General Mental Health Topics
5:42 Communicating for problem solving, objectification (slavery)
14:35 Don't apply adult sensibility on children, including yourself in hindsight
21:01 Accountability upon disclosure
23:01 Allowing space
24:08 Understanding your limitations around disclosure
25:49 Communication and inclusion around trauma
30:47 Language and deferring accountability
36:27 You don't owe people for their choices, accountability around obligation
41:47 Learning about your own experience through others
44:22 Life debts and consent
47:00 Resentful martyrs
49:56 Culture and labels, intimacy
1:01:08 Questioning your own presence and context (Batman)
1:04:03 People do things for a reason
1:05:13 Social Construction, right and wrong, self justification
1:08:11 Understand why people do things they do
These last couple of episodes got me thinking about how this is playing in Jin's mind. Now he's obviously angered by the slavers and wants to bring them to justice. But according to Yuna these slavers have been around for years right under Lord Shimura's nose. If operations like these were existing during Samurai rule how can Jin expect the peoples help during an invasion? And is he feeling more dissonance between the Samurai and himself?
1:03:00
This was a super interesting thought. I never considered if the Ghost creates fear in everyone. Love your analysis
I'd like to assume that such operations were disguised so well that authorities didn't get to investigate properly or were good at bribing people to turn a blind eye.
This is one of my favorite playthrough of yours. I'm always so excited for the next episode
I'm going to have to play this game again soon, because now I'll have all of this extra insight into the characters and situations. It will be fun to see how that changes my experience as the player!
32:25 I've conditioned myself to always assume that "I can't..." usually means "I don't want to..." with an obvious caveat that they could actually be unable to. Three strikes is usually enough for me to stop bothering.
37:00 Can't say I agree. I think Jin is thinking in layers of what he can choose to do and what he must do. In this instance, from his PoV, it was Ichi's choice, but Yuna doesn't see it that way. Don't think it's hypocritical at all. It's as you said, it is a sense of obligation. Being a Warrior of Honour is a big part of that.
amazing episode, thanks that you are dooing this it provides much needed distraction. Im exited to see you finish up the second act!
youre videos are amazing
Gosh, that opening shot. Jin looks like, and is, one badass mofo.
Hey, I recommended your Chanel to someone today, she had concerns about her intrusive thoughts.
Taco Bell, Taco Bell, product placement with Taco Bell. Enchirito, nacho, burrito!