Dune (Part 2) Blog

 Dune Part 2 was the ending of a two part adaptation of the book "Dune" written by Frank Herbert. The story revolves around a Paul Atreides boy who is forced to survive in a harsh desert planet and become the messiah of its people, promising them a future in which the planet becomes green again. Each character deals with the different conflicts around Paul's ascension as he is stuck between trying to live his life normally and being idolized by the Fremen, the natives of the planet. While Paul's mother is trying to spread his influence for him, his love, Chani who is a Fremen, does not want him to become the savior to her people as she believes they should rise up and make change by their own strength instead of waiting for a messiah from another world. This subplot does not occur inside the original book of "Dune," but it brings a significant and important conflict to the main character of the movie. Chani acts as a representation of those who do not have faith in religion or the power of the hope that it brings to those who have suffered greatly. Paul showed through the first film that he was afraid of what is to come and that he did not want to the future that he foresaw to pass. In this movie however, he matures and realizes what he can do for the Fremen if he follows the vision that he saw. This realization comes in conflict with his relationship with Chani, as she asks him not to follow his visions, but to fight alongside her for the freedom of her people. Paul does his best to deny the title his is given by the Fremen throughout the movie for the love of Chani, but he is pushed to the brink and finally understands that he must follow his vision if the Fremen are to survive. This can be described as a parable to the story of Jesus and his sacrifice for the sins of humanity. Although the Paul's actions do not result in his death, it is a rather somber ending as he sacrifices every ounce of innocence and normalcy he had at the beginning of the films, and ultimately sacrifices his relationship with Chani to lead the Fremen to paradise. 

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