He's not saying "man has forgotten fear" he says that man averts its eyes from the things its fears (in the case he is talking about the truth of Paradigm and their pasts). He is telling people to face their fear by uncovering/listening to the truth that Schwarzwald has uncovered. By saying his gift is fear, he is simply saying his gift is knowledge considering the citizens of Paradigm fear the truth thus fearing knowledge.
"Humans who lose the capacity to think become creatures whose existence has no value. THINK you humans that are split into two worlds, unless you want the gulf between humans to expand to oblivion! YOU MUST THINK!!!" -Signed Schawrzwald
zeldaed123 It makes me sad. It's getting to the point where I'd give blood a pint of blood for a healthy exchange of ideas that doesn't de-evolve into an emotional spat.
the reason Schwarzwald's speech draws people in is not just the logic (it dos play a part) it's his voice it's amazing perfect for politcs if he wasn't a reporter
I still think this is one of the best characters in any anime ever. And one of the best speeches anywhere in real life or on TV/in movies. It is just good.
I read this entire speech to an open mic night in college, a liberal arts college no less... Not a single question, comment or even a single clap from one soul... Pure silence, I remember seeing everyone's faces... near wide eyed... One person spoke to me after saying how much he liked it as we drank from the same bottle together, he didn't believe it was from an anime. This was a little under 10 years ago... I plan to do it again, I feel I'll get a different reaction this time. It was funny to me seeing people fumble, stumble or play cover songs in a "less than professional" manner all got rounds of applause, whistles, and cheers from the audience of about 50+ audience members... I was the only one that earned silence. Sometimes silence speaks volumes.
Schwartzwald figured out they are all android actors. Notice he always had a half robot looking face when his face was covered you could see his robotic eye. . Then remember what speakeasy guy says at the beginning of the last episode. Roger the wanderer, he for some reason feels that Angel is making him act out a role and he jokes what the next script will be. And I could point out more things, vut fast forward to the last episode. Roger sinking in the sea, and what does he see, a bright light, a series of “memories”, and what is shown? Multiple Roger Smith androids being mass produced and Roger shouts “No!!” as he begins to realize the truth. Anyways, yeah. It is a stage Angel seems to be making a novel and in Angel’s world they can setup simulated realities with android things (what Roger and basically everyone in this show was, they just were meant not to know). When the world is disappearing at the ending, because of big venus aka angel I believe this is because she keeps deleting her progress in her story and wanting to start over, and that is what Roger is there to negotiate for on behalf of old man Rosewater and he pleads with Angel to let them stay the way they are and not erase everything again as she was already actively doing. Best way I can explain it in this comment, anyways enjoy this mega spoiler aka explanation of the story behind the events of this show. Oh and the book itself that “Big O” takes place within is that Metropolis book old man Rosewater was holding.
Two year old comment, but I don't think he had a robotic eye. Yes, it is a metallic plate over the left side of his face, but in the first episode he is introduced, after he gets burned, there is a brief shot of him with the "robot eye" broken, which shows his normal eye underneath it. I think he found it and put over his face as a monocle of sorts or to further his message of the truth.
No, simply untrue. The creator himself in the Artbook and Famitsu interviews stated the robot clone scene with Roger is not indicative of him being one, he stressed that he is NOT a robot. It is simply symbolism, nothing more.
Powerful words from a crazed mummified reporter who truly remembers the events of 40 years ago in Paradigm City. Even Roger Smith is probably reading Schwarzwald's headlines. Expect the unexpected!
Michael McConnohie is the English speaking voice of Schwarzwald on "The Big O" anime series. Magnificently spoken and talented voice actor. Also includes Wendee Lee as Angel. Absolutely marvelous!
Want to learn more? Check out Behind The Voice Actors.com for more information. Even I was amazed that there's more great voice actors & actresses than ever, in past & present. Totally outstanding!
Yes. In the sense that we are all prisoners to the illusion of our reality in the cave, the man who was burned by the flames to which the puppets dance sought to free us. To free us from our ignorance and lead us more safely to the truth outside, even if that meant crushing our delusional reality around us. Terrifying but yet intriguing, isn't it?
theguywhoannoysme they are all robot android acting out a script in a simulated reality. That is the brutal truth behind this show. It tells you but you really have to pay close attention to realize it tells you this.
If you like this, you might like Cowboy Bebop, Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Outlaw Star. Bunch of introspective and external monologues in those series.
The Big-O anime and the character Schwartzwald has to be one of the most indelible in the history of anime. This series was originally broadcasted from the year 1999-2000. So, you know it has something to do since post- World War 2 being forgotten at a steady, but consistent rate among the growing populous.
Even without the events of 40 years ago, I think man would still be a creature that fears the dark. He doesn't face that fear, he averts his eyes from it and acts as if he never had any memories of his history. But, 40 years can be both a brief time and yet, a long time. Man's fear has withered. And even time tries to wither the desire to know the truth. Is it a crime to try and learn the truth? Is it a sin to search for those things which you fear. My purpose in this world is knowledge, and the dissemination of it. And it is I who is to restore the fruits of my labors to the entire world. Fear... It is something vital to us puny creatures. The instant man stop fearing is the instant the species will reach a dead end, only to sink to pitiable lows, only to sit and wait apathetically for extinction. Wake up! Don't be afraid of knowledge! Humans who lose the capacity to think become creatures whose existence has no value. Think, you humans who are split into two worlds, unless you want the gulf between humans to expand into oblivion, you must think! Signed, Schwarzwald.
@Rigoberto Sosa Eh, he says they're being manipulated, and used, and that there's a simple way out. But he doesn't really belittle them for it. As pompous as he is, I think he knows better than to judge the entire population as corrupt, or stupid, simply because they've been lied to, their whole lives.
@Rigoberto Sosa It's kind of a class-divide thing, as well as a search for the truth of what happened. Looking at this again, it's more like he's saying they're on the way to becoming cattle (both classes), but can save themselves. The poor live in squalor, and are unaware of what happened, while the rich live in their own domes, and don't really care what happened. Both are afraid to know what happened, and the upper class tries to suppress the truth, hence why they censored his articles. On one hand, his attempts to destroy the domes, is to bring down the upper class to the level of the ordinary people, but also to rip away the bubbles of ignorance & complacency they willingly live in, and to drive them to search for the truth, like they should, as the most powerful people in the city. Of course, using destructive means to address injustice & ignorance is villainy 101. And it's pretty clear that Schwarzwald is a little 'unhinged,' for lack of a better word. But what I'm getting at, is that he's not resorting to petty insults, to get his point across.
I was quite surprised to find both my favourite anime series mecha pilots were voiced by the same guy :P Schwarzwald and Norris Packard from Gundam 08th MS team
Haha, it's true at first glance Schwarzwald just seems crazy. I always interpreted it as him saying that people have forgotten fear to the point of arrogance, even to where when fear should be the last indication of something it's still completely ignored, or even intentionally ignored so people can maintain their arrogance.
Yeah, I don't know what happened to the original. Had it on my favorites as well, but I noticed it was removed at some point. Dunno if it was a copyright claim or something of that nature. All I knew was that it needed to be on UA-cam.
As much as a I like him as a character, I think is very much a case of having to separate the art from the artist to enjoy him these days. Since when one views Schwarzwald within the context of the head writers beliefs, he becomes a lot more iffy. He's still a great character though.
@@Restlreim He's a far right conspiracy nut, who believes in a lot of wacky alt right conspiracy theories, particularly antisemitic ones. He also thinks it's wrong for people from maligned groups to stand up for themselves. And for some strange reason he thinks that's what cancel culture is.
Complacency is the enemy, it weakens you, numbs your mind and your will. If nothing ever changes you won't have a reason to adapt, learn or evolve to a new level. Change is the ultimate gamble, and it can go badly but at the same time Change can be a blessing in disguise. Not politically, religious or any other forms glamorized in pop culture or media, but self change and understanding. Schwartwald understood this it cost him everything, but at the same time opened the doors for the world to accept new possibilities.
Even without the events of 40 years ago, I think man would still be a creature that fears the dark. He doesn't face that fear, he averts his eyes from it and acts as if he never had any memories of his history. But, 40 years can be both a brief time and yet, a long time. Man's fear has withered. And even time tries to wither the desire to know the truth. Is it a crime to try and learn the truth? Is it a sin to search for those things which you fear. My purpose in this world is knowledge, and the dissemination of it. And it is I who is to restore the fruits of my labors to the entire world. Fear... It is something vital to us puny creatures. The instant man stops fearing is the instant the species will reach a dead end, only to sink to pitable lows, only to sit and wait apathetically for extinction. Wake up! Don't be afraid of knowledge! Humans who lose the capacity to think become creatures whose existence has no value. Think, you humans who are split into two worlds, unless you want the gulf between humans to expand into oblivion, you must think! Signed, Schwarzwald."
"Even without the events of 40 years ago, I still think a man would be a feature who - feature? What the hell am I saying? Feature? Uh, can I start again?" "No, we're on borrowed time! OK just - just skip to the next scene."
Thanks, that makes a lot of sense. I still think the actual words- not sure if it's the original writing or just the translation- are conflicted and confusing. I think they could have brushed it up a bit to convey the sentiment plainly as you did, but, well, I guess he is a bit nuts. But again, thanks a lot for clearing it up :)
Read Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" from 'The Republic', Schwartzald was one who freed himself from his shackles but was burned as he escaped. Symbolically this is why he is burned and in mummy-like bandages. Seeking freedom and the truth, he was burned by the flames that the puppets of our illusionary world emanate from. Now he is trapped, distorted and unable to leave the cave and see the full truth outside, yet unable to return to the illusion. Hence he acts as a guiding figure, trying to scare others to break free and see the reality beyond their world with a path that they might have been simultaneously saved from his fate. Its a show for a variety of audiences, which is what makes it rather amazing haha
There is whole continent you cant visit because they tell us there is nothing there. Its just a frozen desert. And yet in middle of the Sahara there are ruins where nothing is supposed to be. They dont want us to challenge the narative of our own past
I love this speech and I think the delivery is excellent. The voice actor's performance combined with the music and visuals are amazing. This is the sort of thing that always captivated me about Big O. But... WHAT THE HELL IS HE TALKING ABOUT? He seems to contradict himself every 30 seconds. "Even without the event 40 years ago I think mankind would fear the dark" // "but man has forgotten fear" // "My gift is fear" // "Don't fear knowledge!" If someone could explain his meaning I'd be grateful.
Late reply, but read Plato's "allegory of the cave" from the Republic. It'll help a lot with understanding this series :) It also helps to look at some classical sources and know some of the older Judeo-Christian references, such as the Big O being the latest revision of the memory that was Behemoth. Similarly, Big Duo was Ziz with Schwartzwald (which similar to Ziz and its archetype Simurgh, who was said to be the greatest keeper of truth and knowledge only after God) and Big Fau as Leviathan. In fact, that is the very reason that the image Schwartzwald distributed, William Blake's “Behemoth and Leviathan,” shows what was to come and references Revelations. I hope that helps, should you ever see this or decide to revisit the series!
He's not saying "man has forgotten fear" he says that man averts its eyes from the things its fears (in the case he is talking about the truth of Paradigm and their pasts). He is telling people to face their fear by uncovering/listening to the truth that Schwarzwald has uncovered. By saying his gift is fear, he is simply saying his gift is knowledge considering the citizens of Paradigm fear the truth thus fearing knowledge.
"Do something everyday that scares you."
-Eleanor Roosevelt
This person understands the truth.
Yes he reminds me of myself
Would you want his truth? They're just characters acting out a show. They have no will at all.
This my good people is what a good English dub anime sounds like.
Schwarzwald sounds good, but everyone else is okay. To me One Piece and Kill La Kill have better dubs. But that's just my opinion
Dastun, Roger Smith, the butler and Schwarzwald have amazing voices
"Humans who lose the capacity to think become creatures whose existence has no value. THINK you humans that are split into two worlds, unless you want the gulf between humans to expand to oblivion! YOU MUST THINK!!!" -Signed Schawrzwald
This actually holds a lot of relevance to modern society.
That's what actually makes it scary. It's still relevant.
zeldaed123 It makes me sad. It's getting to the point where I'd give blood a pint of blood for a healthy exchange of ideas that doesn't de-evolve into an emotional spat.
Even more relevant now in 2024 people don't read anything anymore shit they can barely look at a video for 5 seconds and they leave 💁
IT STILL DOES
@@kylekillgannon After the past month....this hits home even harder...god damn it humanity.
Schwarzwald was telling the truth, and the truth hurts more than the lie.
one of the best monologues I've ever seen in an anime, or even television in general. The voice actor does an amazing job as well.
This speech always gives me chills.
I respect Schwartzvald highly
It's terrifying how applicable this speech is to modern day.
Now. more than ever brother.
Schwarzwald = Anime!Omni-Man ( Especially **THINK** Part )
the reason Schwarzwald's speech draws people in is not just the logic (it dos play a part) it's his voice it's amazing perfect for politcs if he wasn't a reporter
Vote Schwarzwald for congress, eh?
7 years old.
Thats when I saw this with my eyes but peeked open in youthful slumber.....
Now, 22, I am.....Awake.
Wake up!
Now you must be my age
Hello fellow same ages of mine
I still think this is one of the best characters in any anime ever. And one of the best speeches anywhere in real life or on TV/in movies. It is just good.
One of the greatest speeches I have ever heard in my life.
I read this entire speech to an open mic night in college, a liberal arts college no less... Not a single question, comment or even a single clap from one soul... Pure silence, I remember seeing everyone's faces... near wide eyed... One person spoke to me after saying how much he liked it as we drank from the same bottle together, he didn't believe it was from an anime.
This was a little under 10 years ago... I plan to do it again, I feel I'll get a different reaction this time.
It was funny to me seeing people fumble, stumble or play cover songs in a "less than professional" manner all got rounds of applause, whistles, and cheers from the audience of about 50+ audience members... I was the only one that earned silence. Sometimes silence speaks volumes.
Schwartzwald figured out they are all android actors. Notice he always had a half robot looking face when his face was covered you could see his robotic eye. . Then remember what speakeasy guy says at the beginning of the last episode. Roger the wanderer, he for some reason feels that Angel is making him act out a role and he jokes what the next script will be.
And I could point out more things, vut fast forward to the last episode. Roger sinking in the sea, and what does he see, a bright light, a series of “memories”, and what is shown? Multiple Roger Smith androids being mass produced and Roger shouts “No!!” as he begins to realize the truth.
Anyways, yeah. It is a stage Angel seems to be making a novel and in Angel’s world they can setup simulated realities with android things (what Roger and basically everyone in this show was, they just were meant not to know).
When the world is disappearing at the ending, because of big venus aka angel I believe this is because she keeps deleting her progress in her story and wanting to start over, and that is what Roger is there to negotiate for on behalf of old man Rosewater and he pleads with Angel to let them stay the way they are and not erase everything again as she was already actively doing. Best way I can explain it in this comment, anyways enjoy this mega spoiler aka explanation of the story behind the events of this show. Oh and the book itself that “Big O” takes place within is that Metropolis book old man Rosewater was holding.
Two year old comment, but I don't think he had a robotic eye. Yes, it is a metallic plate over the left side of his face, but in the first episode he is introduced, after he gets burned, there is a brief shot of him with the "robot eye" broken, which shows his normal eye underneath it. I think he found it and put over his face as a monocle of sorts or to further his message of the truth.
No, simply untrue. The creator himself in the Artbook and Famitsu interviews stated the robot clone scene with Roger is not indicative of him being one, he stressed that he is NOT a robot. It is simply symbolism, nothing more.
Some are actors and some are just machines. Symbolism with just being a protagonist vs background character .
Powerful words from a crazed mummified reporter who truly remembers the events of 40 years ago in Paradigm City. Even Roger Smith is probably reading Schwarzwald's headlines. Expect the unexpected!
Michael McConnohie is the English speaking voice of Schwarzwald on "The Big O" anime series. Magnificently spoken and talented voice actor. Also includes Wendee Lee as Angel. Absolutely marvelous!
Yeah he's a great voice for a great character. Was surprised to hear him again when I started Gurren Lagann.
Want to learn more? Check out Behind The Voice Actors.com for more information. Even I was amazed that there's more great voice actors & actresses than ever, in past & present. Totally outstanding!
I am frightened and fascinated by the conviction and passion with which he delivers his speech.
So... out of fear of a terrifying wisdom, mankind remains in the dark and chooses to willingly ignore their ignorance?
Shh. Please, don't bring that up. I'm trying to ignore my ignorance.
Yes. In the sense that we are all prisoners to the illusion of our reality in the cave, the man who was burned by the flames to which the puppets dance sought to free us. To free us from our ignorance and lead us more safely to the truth outside, even if that meant crushing our delusional reality around us. Terrifying but yet intriguing, isn't it?
theguywhoannoysme they are all robot android acting out a script in a simulated reality. That is the brutal truth behind this show. It tells you but you really have to pay close attention to realize it tells you this.
@@Xbuster6 I like to believe that Schwarzwald recognized he was in an anime by the end of all this and went completely bonkers.
Basically the allegory of the cave, those that find knowlege get blind and head back to the cave, where folks think they are crazy
If you like this, you might like Cowboy Bebop, Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Outlaw Star. Bunch of introspective and external monologues in those series.
Poor Schwarzwald. The truth he sought was never truly there to begin with.
The Big-O anime and the character Schwartzwald has to be one of the most indelible in the history of anime. This series was originally broadcasted from the year 1999-2000. So, you know it has something to do since post- World War 2 being forgotten at a steady, but consistent rate among the growing populous.
Man this show had so many cool messages inside of it. This is still the best Robot anime ever. It is a shame they were not able to continue it.
You know I didn't really like Eureka 7. I think it was just too much for me especially at certain points but I can understand the fascination with it.
This anime is so fucking deep its taken me years to understand it.
It didn't need to continue it was always intended to have 24 episodes.
Eureka Seven is hot garbage
@@Gunplabroit was more or less confirmed that a third season was going to happen. But fell apart to this day no one knows why
Even without the events of 40 years ago, I think man would still be a creature that fears the dark. He doesn't face that fear, he averts his eyes from it and acts as if he never had any memories of his history. But, 40 years can be both a brief time and yet, a long time. Man's fear has withered. And even time tries to wither the desire to know the truth. Is it a crime to try and learn the truth? Is it a sin to search for those things which you fear. My purpose in this world is knowledge, and the dissemination of it. And it is I who is to restore the fruits of my labors to the entire world. Fear... It is something vital to us puny creatures. The instant man stop fearing is the instant the species will reach a dead end, only to sink to pitiable lows, only to sit and wait apathetically for extinction. Wake up! Don't be afraid of knowledge! Humans who lose the capacity to think become creatures whose existence has no value. Think, you humans who are split into two worlds, unless you want the gulf between humans to expand into oblivion, you must think! Signed, Schwarzwald.
what was the point of this post.
@@FolstrimHori to allow us to practice our world domination speech..
I'm gonna use this to attack bbm supporters
And take note: not once did he referr to anyone as sheep or sheeple.
@Rigoberto Sosa Eh, he says they're being manipulated, and used, and that there's a simple way out. But he doesn't really belittle them for it. As pompous as he is, I think he knows better than to judge the entire population as corrupt, or stupid, simply because they've been lied to, their whole lives.
@Rigoberto Sosa It's kind of a class-divide thing, as well as a search for the truth of what happened. Looking at this again, it's more like he's saying they're on the way to becoming cattle (both classes), but can save themselves. The poor live in squalor, and are unaware of what happened, while the rich live in their own domes, and don't really care what happened. Both are afraid to know what happened, and the upper class tries to suppress the truth, hence why they censored his articles.
On one hand, his attempts to destroy the domes, is to bring down the upper class to the level of the ordinary people, but also to rip away the bubbles of ignorance & complacency they willingly live in, and to drive them to search for the truth, like they should, as the most powerful people in the city.
Of course, using destructive means to address injustice & ignorance is villainy 101. And it's pretty clear that Schwarzwald is a little 'unhinged,' for lack of a better word. But what I'm getting at, is that he's not resorting to petty insults, to get his point across.
@@nooneinparticular5256 I watched this show several times and I still don't know what happened 40 years ago
@@Gunplabro I think the implication, is that nothing existed 40 years prior. That all of the memories of before were fabricated.
@@nooneinparticular5256 why though
''the world destroyed by a cataclysm... the power of God wielded by man... giant robots run amuck and everything is a lie''
Insanity...and yet frightening clarity.
I was quite surprised to find both my favourite anime series mecha pilots were voiced by the same guy :P Schwarzwald and Norris Packard from Gundam 08th MS team
This is heavily inspired by Mozart's Reqiuem, particularly the Confrontatus when it gets very "holier-than-thou".
This is one of the best speeches in any anime.. I just love it.
Haha, it's true at first glance Schwarzwald just seems crazy. I always interpreted it as him saying that people have forgotten fear to the point of arrogance, even to where when fear should be the last indication of something it's still completely ignored, or even intentionally ignored so people can maintain their arrogance.
Foreshadowing the future sad is it not.
Yeah, I don't know what happened to the original. Had it on my favorites as well, but I noticed it was removed at some point. Dunno if it was a copyright claim or something of that nature. All I knew was that it needed to be on UA-cam.
9 years late, but ty for uploading
I hope more of use are thinking today prior to yesterday
❤🙏💪
I was just about to Look up a documentary for the Schwarzwald in Germany.
I don't know this Cartoon but it does look kinda epic
It's called The Big O and it's basically the anime version of the batman animated series. It's pretty epic.
Well fuck now I have to finish Big O
I was pissed when it was deleted, thank goodness it's back!
This show always gives me a headache, but this scene i really do enjoy.
damn. now that is some heavy shit
I wonder if this is what trying to explain colour to a blind individual feels like.
In the words of Dorothy, "It's just the ramblings of a dying (dead) man."
scuh a shame such a truly great character with a amazing design only appears in four episodes total and in two of them he's long since died
As much as a I like him as a character, I think is very much a case of having to separate the art from the artist to enjoy him these days. Since when one views Schwarzwald within the context of the head writers beliefs, he becomes a lot more iffy. He's still a great character though.
@@TeamTowers1 Whats wrong with Chiaki Konaka?
@@Restlreim He's a far right conspiracy nut, who believes in a lot of wacky alt right conspiracy theories, particularly antisemitic ones.
He also thinks it's wrong for people from maligned groups to stand up for themselves. And for some strange reason he thinks that's what cancel culture is.
His voice reminds me of the voice from the intro of the outer limits
Masterpiece
My thanks for re-posting it. I think I had it on my favorites before but it was removed D: By far one of my favorite character speeches ever!
Complacency is the enemy, it weakens you, numbs your mind and your will. If nothing ever changes you won't have a reason to adapt, learn or evolve to a new level. Change is the ultimate gamble, and it can go badly but at the same time Change can be a blessing in disguise. Not politically, religious or any other forms glamorized in pop culture or media, but self change and understanding.
Schwartwald understood this it cost him everything, but at the same time opened the doors for the world to accept new possibilities.
Ah, good. I was just trying to find this insanity again recently.
Even without the events of 40 years ago, I think man would still be a creature that fears the dark. He doesn't face that fear, he averts his eyes from it and acts as if he never had any memories of his history. But, 40 years can be both a brief time and yet, a long time. Man's fear has withered. And even time tries to wither the desire to know the truth. Is it a crime to try and learn the truth? Is it a sin to search for those things which you fear. My purpose in this world is knowledge, and the dissemination of it. And it is I who is to restore the fruits of my labors to the entire world. Fear... It is something vital to us puny creatures. The instant man stops fearing is the instant the species will reach a dead end, only to sink to pitable lows, only to sit and wait apathetically for extinction. Wake up! Don't be afraid of knowledge! Humans who lose the capacity to think become creatures whose existence has no value. Think, you humans who are split into two worlds, unless you want the gulf between humans to expand into oblivion, you must think!
Signed, Schwarzwald."
He's saying that the Dystopian society of Big O have chosen wrongly when deciding what to fear. One man's opinion.
Schwarzwald is cool!
i love this speach but honostly he reminds me of the joker especially whne hes immatating a plane but like the cool heath ledger joker
I want a jordan peterson parody version of this
Shut up
Has NO VALUE
"Even without the events of 40 years ago, I still think a man would be a feature who - feature? What the hell am I saying? Feature? Uh, can I start again?"
"No, we're on borrowed time! OK just - just skip to the next scene."
Category "auto's & vehicles" is an interesting choice lol
I'm gonna justify it by saying Big O is a mecha anime lol
Thanks, that makes a lot of sense. I still think the actual words- not sure if it's the original writing or just the translation- are conflicted and confusing. I think they could have brushed it up a bit to convey the sentiment plainly as you did, but, well, I guess he is a bit nuts. But again, thanks a lot for clearing it up :)
Read Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" from 'The Republic', Schwartzald was one who freed himself from his shackles but was burned as he escaped. Symbolically this is why he is burned and in mummy-like bandages. Seeking freedom and the truth, he was burned by the flames that the puppets of our illusionary world emanate from. Now he is trapped, distorted and unable to leave the cave and see the full truth outside, yet unable to return to the illusion. Hence he acts as a guiding figure, trying to scare others to break free and see the reality beyond their world with a path that they might have been simultaneously saved from his fate.
Its a show for a variety of audiences, which is what makes it rather amazing haha
Heh, you know, I think this is Charles Zi Brittania, as well.
damn, this is so cool!!
Type "The Great Dictator [BEST VERSION]" in your UA-cam search bar, and click the first link that appears. Thumbs up this if you enjoyed it!
thanks for re-uploading this.
Oh, it's Uther from Warcraft
This speech is super woke. I didn't realize that until I got older and can totally understand it
2:20 Chloe Bourgeois?!
That's all well and interesting, but what's the song that's playing?
0.00 - 1.25: Sahashi Toshihiko - Solitude.
1.25 - 3.28: Sahashi Toshihiko - Stoning.
How could you for get freedom!
Schwartzwald saw the end of his world. The end of all worlds; and begged people, not so see the truth, but to see their own truth in it.
There is whole continent you cant visit because they tell us there is nothing there. Its just a frozen desert. And yet in middle of the Sahara there are ruins where nothing is supposed to be. They dont want us to challenge the narative of our own past
I love this speech and I think the delivery is excellent. The voice actor's performance combined with the music and visuals are amazing. This is the sort of thing that always captivated me about Big O. But... WHAT THE HELL IS HE TALKING ABOUT? He seems to contradict himself every 30 seconds. "Even without the event 40 years ago I think mankind would fear the dark" // "but man has forgotten fear" // "My gift is fear" // "Don't fear knowledge!" If someone could explain his meaning I'd be grateful.
Late reply, but read Plato's "allegory of the cave" from the Republic. It'll help a lot with understanding this series :)
It also helps to look at some classical sources and know some of the older Judeo-Christian references, such as the Big O being the latest revision of the memory that was Behemoth. Similarly, Big Duo was Ziz with Schwartzwald (which similar to Ziz and its archetype Simurgh, who was said to be the greatest keeper of truth and knowledge only after God) and Big Fau as Leviathan. In fact, that is the very reason that the image Schwartzwald distributed, William Blake's “Behemoth and Leviathan,” shows what was to come and references Revelations.
I hope that helps, should you ever see this or decide to revisit the series!
Anonymous in a nutshell
schwarzwald is a god is god