Speculative fiction’salternative scenarios provide an interesting way of understandingthe deeper ramifications of themes and decisions within a story. A possible way to understand this would be by trying to work out how different other elements could have evolved by imagining the different outcomes of pivotal moments. It is such a process that not only enriches our knowledge of the story but also forces us to give thought to the broader effects of its principal conflicts and their resolutions.
At its core, the whole series ofAttack on Titandeals with the themes of survival, combat, and moral ambiguities related to war. Based in a world where humanity is fighting for life against monstrous creatures called Titans, the series develops into a tale that intertwines intense battles, political intrigue, and great ethical questions. One of the main characters ofAttack on Titan, Zeke Yeager, devises a very controversial plan that comes to be known as the Eldian Euthanasia Plan, which becomes a focal point in the latter parts of the narrative. He aims to wipe out the suffering associated with the Powers of the Titans by ensuring that Eldian births cease and, in turn, the extinction of the Eldian race. On another level, this is a deeply ethical discussion about the nature of sacrifice, the morality of chasing peace with such extreme measures, and its broader ramifications for the future of humanity.
The Success of Zeke’s Plan & What It Meant
The Complete Eradication of The Eldian Race
Zeke’s plan’s ultimate success would mean the gradual extinction of the Eldian race. In fact, Zeke’s strategy is to prevent further future generations of Eldians from being born, so that with the last of the Eldians, thecurse of the Titanswill die out. The extinction would affect not just the immediate population but also erase quite a significant deal of world history and cultural heritage. To be lost to the world as a whole would be the complex history and cultural achievements it has made. What that would leave in its wake was a dent in the world’s culture and history, consequently, how it would view the past and remember it from the Eldians.
If this is Zeke’s plan that goes through, then Marley would have the superpower unopposed. Eldia, once an illustrative powerhouse, would be merely a footnote in history.The Eldian people would have no future; there would be no new generations to further carry the legacy of the Eldians, and the world would have to come to grips with the moral and ethical thoughts of such an extreme measure, because the historical context of Eldia’s existence would no longer exist.
Leading the Way Towards Marleyan Supremacy
How Marley Would Feel Its Way Into This New Global Position
In the absence of the Eldian threat, or, rather, after its annihilation, Marley would resurface as the sole superpower across the globe. Free from the fear of retaliation by the Titans, Marley would go about solidifying its influence and control over every part of the world. Of course, this newly granted supremacy findsMarley reinforcing its geopolitical standingand extending interventions without any interference from Eldian forces.
Along with Marley’s rise to supremacy, the balance of power and international relationships would change. Other nations would have to figure out their relations with Marley now that the nation has nobody standing in its way. There could be new alliances or even rivalries, but most importantly, the unquestioned control ofMarley would be redrawing the politicalorder of the world, making impacts economically, militarily, and diplomatically every way around.
The Complete Loss of Eldian Culture and History
None Left To Tell The Tales of Eldians & Their Culture
But such a complete extermination of the Eldian race would spell the end not only to the Titan threat but also the erasure of an historical and varied cultural heritage. The history, traditions, and contributions that the Eldians have imbued within this world will be lost to memory. The effects on cultural diversity and historical memory would be immense, leaving a void in the place of what once had been a vibrant and influential society.
Life for those who survived the fruition of Zeke’s plan would be very different. Characters who had once been right in the middle of the struggle against the Titans would find a world devoid of their main struggle. The psychological and emotional stress brought forth by the extinction of their people would deeply affect the survivors, sculpting the rest of their lives in ways no one could predict.
The Consequence of Wiping Out An Entire Race
Would a World Without Titans Promise Future War or Lasting Peace?
Despite having the intention of putting an end to suffering,Zeke’s plan carries a load of moraland ethical questions with it. To sterilize an entire race-to erase them altogether-must go down as one of the most profound dilemmas in television history, however ‘good’ the benefit that the plan reaps. The argument of whether such a plan could ever find its justification serves to further illustrate just how complex the themes of the series are, along with the choices that the characters are faced with.
Without Titans, the world could dream of a future, at best, comparable with an era of stability. It would be peace in relative terms, with nations readjusting to the new state of affairs. This stability would nevertheless be precarious, with newfound conflicts arising out of the change in the balance of power and alliances across the globe. This might also be one of the problems thatarise from the lack of an Eldian threat. Power struggles and rivalries for influence may follow as nations navigate a new global order. The world’s long-term stability would be guaranteed only if the global community can find its feet in adjusting to the change and addressing the new dynamics that emerge in the wake of the Titan’s removal.
Different Opinions on the Meaning of Sacrifice
Opposite Interpretation of Freedom Among The Brothers
Zeke’s plan is the ultimate sacrifice for redemption, becoming an important shift in how the themes of sacrifice and redemption have been explored so far in this story. The idea of sacrificing a whole race to obtain peace would make one consider how this series thematically looks at the cost of reaching one’s goals. In that thought, one gets to reflect on the nature of sacrifice itself, and the moral exigencies that surround it. Yet, the core of Zeke’s plan is no worse than what Eren did. Whereas Zeke’s drive was to save his people in his own way, his plan was the extinction of the Eldian race. In that, his actions were not any different from those of Eren when consideration is taken that, in his path to freedom, Eren almost wiped out several populations.
All Of Your Precious Sacrifices Will Bear Fruit. Eldia Will Be Free. - Zeke Yeager
The sacrifice Zeke has in mind, though, does raise acontrast-a greater good pittedagainst the ethical cost of such an action. The situation lays a backdrop for further reflection on issues to do with redemption and the extreme measures that perhaps go along with it. Contemplating such themes enlightens one to a better degree about how the whole narrative explores moral and philosophical questions.
Although Zeke’s success might mean one possible direction, there have been a lot of ways in which things might have turned out differently. The what-ifs worked out to give insight into the complexity of the series and how the story might have evolved. Each alternative gives another peek into decisions made by the characters and the outcome for the world. This means that, on the flip side, had theEldian race been eradicated and Marleyemerged dominant, such a development would go on to have wide-ranging implications for the world, cast of characters, and themes of the series. This is one strong parallel universe to explore in the name of peace and at what cost, morally speaking. A scenario like this playing through the minds of fans makes what has happened a very complicated web of what-ifs and possibilities in the series, with each making the series more impactful and interesting than the other.
Attack On Titan
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Based on Hajime Isayama’s widely popular manga, Attack on Titan is a dark fantasy anime set in a world where humanity lives behind walls to protect themselves from massive creatures known as Titans. Over the course of four seasons, the story takes plenty of unexpected twists and turns, almost evolving into a different type of series in the process.
