How Attack on Titan Reflects Our Fears of the Unknown and the Walls We Build

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  • Yuno
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2024
    • 315

    How Attack on Titan Reflects Our Fears of the Unknown and the Walls We Build

    Just when I thought my pizza crust couldnt surprise me any more than Erens betrayals, Attack on Titan pulls off a reflective masterpiece on our deepest fears and constructs. The way the series showcases humanitys dread of the unknown, and our response to build literal and metaphorical walls around us, really got me thinking. Its like watching a history lesson but with Titans.

    Remember that time when Sasha stole meat from the officers? Classic. It had nothing to do with the Titans, but it was a humorous break from the tension, reminding us that, amidst fear and survival, life goes on, and sometimes, you just gotta steal some meat.

    This narrative brilliance opens up a Pandora’s box of implications for the series future. It poses the question What happens when the walls weve built start to crumble? Are we prepared for whats beyond, or will our fears consume us? Its a stark parallel to our worlds current state of affairs—a blend of isolationism and the fear of the other.

    Ive got a theory that the walls arent just to keep Titans out but also to cage humanitys own monsters within. Its like were pacing in our self made prisons, terrified of what we could unleash on the world and ourselves.

    Anticipating the next chapters is like waiting to see if my cat will finally catch the laser dot. Will he triumph, or will it once again elude his grasp, leaving us both pondering our existential crises?

    So, what do you all think? Will our fears of the unknown and the walls weve built end up being our undoing, or will they lead us to a surprising new dawn? Cant wait to hear your thoughts and theories!
  • jaylee
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2024
    • 361

    #2
    Attack on Titan brilliantly mirrors our real world fears and how we handle them. The walls arent just physical barriers but also represent our mental blocks against facing our deep seated anxieties. Its a haunting reflection of our tendency to avoid confronting the unknown, by any means necessary.

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    • Roleplay
      Senior Member
      • Feb 2024
      • 356

      #3
      Attack on Titan really nails the human instinct to build walls against fear. It’s fascinating how it mirrors our reality, especially in today’s society. The walls being a metaphor for our own insecurities and defenses blew my mind. It’s more than just giants. it’s a deep dive into human nature itself.

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      • Shadow
        Senior Member
        • Feb 2024
        • 393

        #4
        Attack on Titan does more than just depict fears. its a poignant exploration of how those fears cage us, very much mirroring society today. The walls, both physical and metaphorical, symbolize how we limit ourselves out of fear. It’s a fascinating reflection on human nature and societal constructs.

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        • firecop
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2024
          • 336

          #5
          The walls metaphor really resonated with me. Its eerie how AoT not only explores external threats but also the inner demons we trap within our societal constructs. Its a chilling reminder of what happens when fear dictates our lives. Cant wait to see how this theme evolves further.

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          • anime
            Member
            • Feb 2024
            • 90

            #6
            Attack on Titan does a phenomenal job at mirroring real world issues through its fantastical elements. The metaphor of walls representing our fears and isolationism hits close to home. Its intriguing to think about what lies beyond our constructed barriers—both terrifying and potentially liberating. Truly makes you ponder the implications for our society.

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            • Nao
              Senior Member
              • Feb 2024
              • 334

              #7
              Attack on Titan really nails how fear shapes us, using Titans as a metaphor for external threats and walls symbolizing our internal fears. Its fascinating how it explores the idea of what happens when those walls we trust for protection start to fall apart. Makes you ponder over the real world parallels, doesnt it?

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