Hail Reaper: A Red Rising Podcast Morning Star - Dream of Eo, Part VI: Loyalty
Nov 7, 2022
Victra emerges as the linchpin in realizing Eo's dream, and her character sparks a rich discussion about the nature of loyalty. The hosts reflect on their high school nostalgia, touching on quirky memorabilia and playful childhood games. They explore loyalty's complexities through characters like Victra and Ragnar, revealing its dual nature as both a strength and a vulnerability. Heartfelt examinations of chosen family and the transformative power of relationships highlight the deeper meanings of loyalty throughout the narrative.
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Loyalty Depends On Its Object
- Loyalty is morally neutral; its value depends on the object it attaches to.
- Jeremy argues loyalty becomes harmful when aimed at a corrupt or exploitative object.
Dancer Was Left Behind
- Dancer initially feels like a loyal ally but remains loyal only to Reds, not the broader Dream.
- Jeremy says Dancer's fixed allegiance causes him to be passed by as the Rising evolves.
Blind Loyalty Enables Evil
- Lilith exemplifies blind loyalty to Adria and becomes terrifying because she won't question him.
- Jeremy compares Adria to manipulators like Charles Manson who exploit unquestioning followers.
