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Even Doctors have their dumb moments :') I am mortified that it just didn't click for me and I kept rambling about stuff that wasn't relevant but hey - it is what it is!

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What you said at the beginning (comparing Einar and Ketil in relation to Arnheid) reminds me of a statement by Scott Pecker (paraphrasing): true love is investing in someone's growth and fulfillment (which also applies to self-love). Conversely, most people's versions of "love" are more like obsession, pure lust, desire for possession, people pleasing, etc, which all come from lack of growth and/or unhealed trauma.

Vivasvan Gautam

Regarding Snake's backstory, Yukimura actually submitted extra pages consisting panels that weren't in manga to be adapted in anime to Shuhei Yabuta (Yabuta is director of Vinland saga). But the anime team could not fit all of that extra content into 24 episodes, therefore they had to skip all of that extra content regarding Snake's backstory. Vinland saga manga has concluded, it has 4 arcs in total. So there are at 2 seasons that will come out to complete its adaptation. Yukimura actually had to skip one entire arc due to covid. He intended to visit Istanbul ( to collect references and do research). It is Snake's place of origin - miklagard , but due to travel restrictions and lockdowns he could not carry on with his efforts. So he removed an entire arc from the story. But don't worry, but the whole story in manga remains coherent and wonderfully narrated. I guess that's what good and talented writers are capable of doing. They can adapt their stories as needed. But I still wonder what could he have written in that additional arc, and what new characters could we have met in it as well.

Vivasvan Gautam

Next episode's title is literally 'pain'. And yes it's completely understandable of having the feeling to not watch it. Most reactors do say this in episode 19. Be sure to hydrate yourself well Dr Sophie the day you watch it. That's all I'll say.😅😂

Mickael Landry

Ketil's true nature is chillingly exposed when his power is at risk. His mask of kindness shatters, revealing a ruthless pride and fear that turns him into a villain in the eyes of his own people, blinding him to the seriousness of their plight. Snake embodies the intricate character development that characterizes Yukimura's writing. 📖🖊 He is a figure of fluctuating morality, initially sympathetic, then questionable, and ultimately the most clear-sighted and pragmatic warrior in Ketil's doomed army. He occupies a fascinating gray area, neither hero nor villain. This ambiguity also applies to the supporting characters; even those who are initially unlikable, like Fox, gain a measure of sympathy by the conclusion. This brilliant examination of moral complexity, as illustrated by characters like Askeladd and Ketil, is a signature of Yukimura's storytelling and a trait he shares with Isayama. Side note: It's almost unsettling how insightful you are sometimes! Good to see you have moments that remind us you're not actually a hyper-intelligent AI overlord in disguise 🤖. Just kidding... mostly. 😉 Thorgil and Olmar are indeed both the biological sons of Ketil.

Mickael Landry

Dr Sophie: "Why would you fight for him if he's a con artist not worth dying for?" Snake feels likely a strong sense of obligation to Ketil and decided to protect the farm, despite the futility of opposing King Canute's forces, mainly because of his deeply rooted values of honor, duty, and appreciation for the refuge Ketil has offered him. Even though Snake recognizes that Ketil is a charlatan (not the genuine "Iron Fist" Ketil) and understands that the fight is a lost cause, he is determined to stay at his post, believing it would be dishonorable to accept someone's hospitality without seeing his responsibilities through to the very end. What a well written character! 💯

Mickael Landry

There is also a very powerful symbol, image in this episode that you touched on briefly. 🌳🐺🫎 The wolf and stag symbolize the unexpected, harmonious friendship between Thorfinn (the wolf/former viking) and Einar (the stag/victim of war). That's so well done, If I were to get a tattoo inspired by Vinland Saga, it would definitely be this image‼️ Arnheid envisions them together in a dream, illustrating a peaceful coexistence where the predator no longer hunts the innocent, reflecting their journey to create a life devoid of violence.

Brandon

Ketil is such an interesting character to me, because at his core he wants to be a peaceful person. You could even argue that before Olmar killed the king's men, his farm was a force for good. In a world where slavery is common, Ketil's farm was probably one of the few places where slaves had the option to return to normal citizenry. He almost reminds me of Oskar Schindler, who though he originally saw the Jews as a form of cheap labor, became sympathetic to them, and sheltered them from Nazi forces during WWII. The difference between them though, is that Schindler had the conviction and strength to give up all of his wealth and risk his life to protect the Jewish people he had saved. In contrast, Ketil is a weak man, whose conviction shatters the moment his own wealth and status are threatened. Schindler's actions were governed by a strong sense of morality, where as Ketil only had the veneer of one. I find it ironic that Ketil may have been able to keep his farm if he had stood up for himself directly and personally against the king. Consider what Canute's ultimate goal is; to restore love to the hearts of men. All he knew about Ketil and his farm was what he saw on paper. Would a place like Ketil's farm not be a force for good in Canute's vision of the world he want to build? But instead of directly confronting the king and making his case, he fled to put the lives of those he was saving in between himself and the king's forces. At the end of the day, he was just a weak, pathetic man. And as weak men are prone to do, he lashes out when challenged instead of reflecting and acting with purpose. It might not have been exceptionally clear at first, but you can see how much Olmar takes after his father in that regard now.

Username123

Personally I feel like snake fights for the farm not because of ketil but for sverkel, because he knows how hard he worked to build the farm. And snake fighting for it is his way of repaying sverkel for letting him stay in his house.

Username123

I relate to you not wanting to watch the next episode, I recently started reading berserk, and vol 9 ends off on such a beautiful scene that I honestly kinda wish the series just ended there😂. But ik that what comes next is not good, and I’ve been avoiding volume 10. And there’s still like 40 more volumes to go🥲.

Vivasvan Gautam

Chainsawman pfp. Someday I would like Dr Sophie to react to it as well. Fujimoto is once in a generation mangaka. And I think his works have so much potential for great analysis.

Username123

I agree a chainsaw man reaction would be awesome, fire punch too I feel like not a lot of people react to fire punch it would be cool to see.

Ethan Tarr

And that's why Ketil gets nervous and tries to change the subject any time the "iron fist" stuff comes up. 😅

Mickael Landry

The opportunity for slaves to earn their freedom and reintegrate into society was a progressive concept for the time. It definitely paints him as someone who wants to be good. You're spot on Ketil. His desire for peace and his seemingly benevolent actions are ultimately contingent on his own comfort and security. When faced with a genuine threat to his status, he abandons his principles and prioritizes self-preservation. The comparison you draw with Oskar Schindler is interesting and highlight the core difference between genuine moral conviction and a superficial commitment to ideals. 👋

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*Scott Peck

Booty

the next episode is definitely sad, but very beautiful. can't wait to hear your thoughts on it.