You know, despite what happened by the end of this arc, I’m still confident that things won’t be as downhill as people think in the next arc. Why?
Because so far, the narrative has stuck faithfully to the Fool’s Journey (x). This arc was the sudden change and revelation and two people falling of the Tower for Kaneki, so if we are to continue on this trajectory, the start of the next arc will be the Star.
Star
The Fool is suffused with a serene calm. The beautiful images on the Star (17) attest to this tranquility. The woman pictured on Card 17 is naked, her soul no longer hidden behind any disguise. Radiant stars shine in a cloudless sky serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration.
The Fool is blessed with a trust that completely replaces the negative energies of the Devil. His faith in himself and the future is restored. He is filled with joy and his one wish is to share it generously with the rest of the world. His heart is open, and his love pours out freely. This peace after the storm is a magical moment for the Fool.
Though he’s obviously not completely into this thanks to the trauma of what happened and his grieving mental state, we can already see a few of these aspects trickling in.
Kaneki is no longer in turmoil from his past. He is no longer hiding away his past, no longer disguising himself. At least, not to himself; for the CCG, he acts the part of the ruthless ace investigator. But at least for himself, he knows who he truly is.
For a good while, I’ve had a strong feeling the next arc will involve much soul-searching. And if things keep following this trajectory, we will eventually be seeing Kaneki reaching this serenity and regaining faith in what he must do. And perhaps he will start to pull away from his isolation.
But of course, things are never this easy, for after the Star comes the Moon.
Moon
What effect could spoil this perfect calm? Is there another challenge for the Fool? In fact, it is his bliss that makes him vulnerable to the illusions of the Moon (18). The Fool’s joy is a feeling state. His positive emotions are not yet subject to mental clarity. In his dreamy condition, the Fool is susceptible to fantasy, distortion and a false picture of the truth.
The Moon stimulates the creative imagination. It opens the way for bizarre and beautiful thoughts to bubble up from the unconscious, but deep-seated fears and anxieties also arise. These experiences may cause the Fool to feel lost and bewildered.
In other words, whatever calm and faith Kaneki gains, it is not a true one. Considering how we saw him seemingly accept his old suicidal impulse, we’re already well on our way here. Whatever he ends up accepting would be a false image. His creativity is stimulated, but at the same time, his old fears and anxieties would be bubbling up to the surface. So he will end up lost.
But even still, not all hope is lost, for we have the Sun.
Sun
It is the lucid clarity of the Sun (19) that directs the Fool’s imagination. The Sun’s illumination shines in all the hidden places. It dispels the clouds of confusion and fear. It enlightens, so the Fool both feels and understands the goodness of the world.
Now, he enjoys a vibrant energy and enthusiasm. The Star’s openness has solidified into an expansive assurance. The Fool is the naked babe pictured on Card 19, riding out joyously to face a new day. No challenge is too daunting. The Fool feels a radiant vitality. He becomes involved in grand undertakings as he draws to himself everything he needs. He is able to realize his greatness.
Somewhere, somehow, someone or something probably Amon will step in and guide him. He will become enlightened and gain a truer idea of what he must do. It is here that Kaneki will finally truly understand himself and realize he is loved and worthy of love.
And from here we are left with The Judgement and The World, the final arc. It’ll be a long time before we get there and we still need to wait on these three, so until then, let’s hold on to this.
النتائج (
العربية) 1:
[نسخ]نسخ!
كما تعلمون، رغم ما حدث في نهاية هذا القوس، وأنا لا تزال واثقة من أن الأمور لن تكون انحدار كما يظن الناس في القوس التالي. لماذا؟حتى الآن، وقد تمسك السرد إخلاص للرحلة كذبة (x). هذا القوس كان التغير المفاجئ والوحي واثنين من الناس التي تقع من البرج كانيكي، حتى إذا أردنا الاستمرار في هذا المسار، بداية القوس التالي سيكون النجم.نجمةهو قاسي وكذبة بهدوء هادئة. صور جميلة على النجمة (17) تشهد على هذا الهدوء. المرأة المصورة على بطاقة 17 عارية، روحها لم تعد خفية وراء أي تمويه. تألق النجوم إشعاعاً في سماء صافية بمثابة منارة للأمل والإلهام.وكذبة تنعم بثقة تماما يستبدل الطاقات السلبية من الشيطان. يتم استعادة إيمانه بنفسه وفي المستقبل. أنه مليء بالفرح ورغبته في واحد أن حصة سخاء مع بقية العالم. قلبه مفتوح، وحبه يصب بحرية. هذا السلام بعد العاصفة لحظة سحرية لخداع. على الرغم من أنه ليس من الواضح تماما في هذا بفضل حالته العقلية والحزن والصدمة لما حدث، يمكن أن نرى عدد قليل من هذه الجوانب يتقاطرون بالفعل.لم يعد كانيكي في الاضطراب من الماضية. أنه لم يعد يخفي بعيداً له في الماضي، لم تعد تخفي نفسه. على الأقل، ليس لنفسه؛ سی، وهو يتصرف الجزء المحقق آيس لا يرحم. ولكن على الأقل بنفسه، يعلم من حقاً.For a good while, I’ve had a strong feeling the next arc will involve much soul-searching. And if things keep following this trajectory, we will eventually be seeing Kaneki reaching this serenity and regaining faith in what he must do. And perhaps he will start to pull away from his isolation.But of course, things are never this easy, for after the Star comes the Moon.MoonWhat effect could spoil this perfect calm? Is there another challenge for the Fool? In fact, it is his bliss that makes him vulnerable to the illusions of the Moon (18). The Fool’s joy is a feeling state. His positive emotions are not yet subject to mental clarity. In his dreamy condition, the Fool is susceptible to fantasy, distortion and a false picture of the truth.The Moon stimulates the creative imagination. It opens the way for bizarre and beautiful thoughts to bubble up from the unconscious, but deep-seated fears and anxieties also arise. These experiences may cause the Fool to feel lost and bewildered.In other words, whatever calm and faith Kaneki gains, it is not a true one. Considering how we saw him seemingly accept his old suicidal impulse, we’re already well on our way here. Whatever he ends up accepting would be a false image. His creativity is stimulated, but at the same time, his old fears and anxieties would be bubbling up to the surface. So he will end up lost.But even still, not all hope is lost, for we have the Sun.SunIt is the lucid clarity of the Sun (19) that directs the Fool’s imagination. The Sun’s illumination shines in all the hidden places. It dispels the clouds of confusion and fear. It enlightens, so the Fool both feels and understands the goodness of the world.Now, he enjoys a vibrant energy and enthusiasm. The Star’s openness has solidified into an expansive assurance. The Fool is the naked babe pictured on Card 19, riding out joyously to face a new day. No challenge is too daunting. The Fool feels a radiant vitality. He becomes involved in grand undertakings as he draws to himself everything he needs. He is able to realize his greatness.Somewhere, somehow, someone or something probably Amon will step in and guide him. He will become enlightened and gain a truer idea of what he must do. It is here that Kaneki will finally truly understand himself and realize he is loved and worthy of love.And from here we are left with The Judgement and The World, the final arc. It’ll be a long time before we get there and we still need to wait on these three, so until then, let’s hold on to this.
يجري ترجمتها، يرجى الانتظار ..
