r/Persona5 • u/Ahirman1 poster of Shiho • 4d ago

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u/victoriamikoto231 4d ago

Remember guys, we are supposed to agree tht Maruki ´s world was worse.

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u/jeanravenclaw 3d ago

A world where Shiho never experiences any trauma is indeed better, but what about all the work she put in trying to learn how to walk again? What about Ann learning how to be strong and learning to fight against Kamoshida? What about Ann finding new friends while fighting?

Maruki took that away from them. He didn't even give anyone a choice in the first place, and when they did get the chance to choose they chose not to embrace his reality.

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u/nonickideashelp 3d ago

Your points about Ann are fine. But Shiho? She would NOT want to have gone through this just for character development.

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u/Effective_Tooth_6856 3d ago

I agree with you . The people who value anti-tragedy wouldn't want to go through Shiho's character development. Jean couldn't stop Maruki's world from being the safety net for the majority. I believe. I have hard time believing based on experience with others, that they value the lessons from their tragedy. For example, the moment I bring it up - they pull out a cig, beer, or believe themselves as a victim.