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People are responsible for their own actions. Justified?

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In light of the latest chapter, I wanted to talk about this.

A clarification: Intention of this thread is to point out some things for the people who are in a tough spot right now. It's not to paint Eren as a villain or saint but to remind you of certain things that's already happened.

Is eren to be blamed is very debatable topic imo. So far we have been shown that everything was set in stone. Remember, Eren did push them away and captured them so that they can remain away from the mess. But Yelena released them. Are we going to blame her for that?

Imagine a person who was supporting eren became reason for their death. Hange was captured by floch, who was ordered by Eren to lock them up. It won't hurt to also think things over from different perspective.
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Eren didn't force them to take action of helping him. Bringing this quote:

𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬- 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝- 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Keeping that quote in mind if we talk of Liberio thing. Eren's plan in liberio was dangerous. But everyone accepted it. Even Sasha. It was her choice to follow Eren. Hanji could have stayed at island and lived in peace. But it was their choice to stop Eren.
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Eren is responsible for creating that messy situation bcz he believed in set in stone thing. His actions are not supportable. But saying everything bad that happened to them coz of Eren is wrong. It's about choices and their fate.

In the story so far how many innocent people have died? Did we take a moment to think of them? Or were we focused on how cool warhammer design was, and how sick the fight was. We were excited when eren killed willy after the speech. Did we think of the people for more than a sec?

But in 131 we saw Ramzi an innocent character we got familiar with die and we all were hurt. It's bcz we got to see that character's story. Irl too, daily so many die but we are affected only by deaths of either our close ones or some famous personalities.

Eren's actions are highly condemnable. However people who cried over Ramzi didn't bat an eye when innocents died just bcz they didn't know them. Including myself. Innocent have died from the beginning in story. Aot is a fictional world though and you are free to support or hate.

Thing is people have forgotten about the deaths which took place before in the story like Erwin & whole sc died bcz of Zeke but we like him right? And Reiner Annie Bertholt? How many did they kill? But we understood them when we saw their side of story.

People tend to focus on the latest thing more as compared to the manga in general. If we take it from start, then Erwin was responsible for many deaths as well. But did he mean to? Would he do that if he had any other choice? Definitely not.

Rn we are seeing things get fucked over by Eren. That's why the heat against him is high. Heck ofc I am mad at him. But blaming him for all that's happening is not right. Levi's squad death in FT arc & whose fault was that? Annie or Eren. People interpret it differently.

I am not saying all this for you all to stop blaming Eren solely. Nope. I am saying this to remind you of certain points you all are overlooking. It's easier to blame Eren now bcz his character is doing such act currently.

For example: Hanji did say to Levi let's live in the forest. But Levi wanted his revenge. And then their conscience told them no. What would have happened if Levi had said yes let's forget about it. It's all about what ifs. Does that mean you can blame Levi? No.
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If SC had come up with a plan would Eren do all this? Nope. So are we gonna blame them too? If eren hadn't started the rumbling they would be attacked by world forces and die. Who would you have blamed then? If they went further with Zeke's plan would you hate Zeke?

Like how people blamed Mikasa for choosing wrong answer in 123. Like how MA is blamed for ignoring the state Eren was in. Like how Eren didn't confide in his friends about the memories. Like how Hisu is blamed for keeping quiet about rumbling. The blame game can go on and on.

At the end of the day you are free to blame whoever you want. I won't stop you. But in story like this it's actually circumstance
which cause a person's actions. They are part of butterfly effect. It's upto you whether you choose to blame Eren for Hanji's death. #AOT132SPOILERS

Instead of blame game I am choosing to focus on the fact that they died fighting like a hero. Now Hanji's buying time for them saved alliance's lives. Now what if the alliance actually manage to stop Eren? Wouldn't it mean Hanji saved millions by their sacrifice.

I know one thing many people will ask is if it were your fav, would u say the same? If Mikasa died bcz she tried to stop Eren will I blame him? Or will I hate any character if they were to kill Eren? Answer for both is no.

Hating someone is a lot easier than trying to understand where they are coming from. Heck I don't even hate floch because I completely understand his motivation. Anyways at the end of the day ultimately it's only you who is responsible for your actions. That's the gist of it.

After Erwin, Hanji is my second fav character to die. It had affected me a lot. Now either I can choose to shit on eren all day, or actually realise that this is how it was meant to be. I am just glad yams them in afterlife. It gave me sense of peace. #AOT132SPOILERS

I know a lot of people are going to disagree with the post. I am expecting this. But it's just to tell you all to think. I am not here to change anyone's opinion. You are free to blame Eren. Who am I to tell you what to do? I am just here to give you reminder of certain things.

Adding this as well here. Remember how it was Hanji who stopped the blame game between Magath & Jean. Was it Marley or eldians to blame? Never-ending cycle of hatred led to the condition they are in right now. Hopefully this thread gives you some clarity.
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End of thread!