A critical analysis of Edelgard von Hresvelg, from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. This is episode 23 of my ongoing Fire Emblem analysis series called Support Science. Please enjoy and share with your buddies who may also like Edelgard and/or Three Houses!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
3:45 Origins of a Dream Part 1: The Crests
6:31 Origins of a Dream Part 2: Blackened Heart
8:33 Origins of a Dream Part 3: Rise of the Flame Emperor
19:13 The Red Rose: Support Analysis
43:39 Crimson Flower Part 1: Dimitri
59:00 Crimson Flower Part 2: Rhea
1:14:21 Crimson Flower Part 3: Story Criticism
1:37:15 Byleth Part 1: Kinship of Flame
1:45:22 Byleth Part 2: The Ashen Connection
1:59:37 Conclusion
2:02:09 Closing Thoughts
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This video doesn’t argue that one 3H lord is greater than another. It doesn’t argue that Edelgard did nothing wrong. Like I did with the Dimitri Support Science, I want to examine from beginning to end, who Edelgard is. How she became driven to fight so hard for her survival, why she became the Flame Emperor, why she betrayed her friends and how she succeeded in her goal. The first section of this video goes in detail, over her origins and provides context for her actions: How her abuse as a child at the hands of her Uncle and TWSITD sparked her desire to reform and avenge the crimes done to her and her family. The second section discusses her time in the Academy, as both the idealistic and kind-hearted young heir to the throne, and the cold and pragmatic Flame Emperor. How does Edelgard balance between fighting for what she believes in, yet fighting with her sworn enemies at the same time? Then, it critically analysizes Edelgard in her support conversations, exploring how she is multifaceted, introspective and, well, chill. The third section, as you may expect, discusses Edelgard’s characterization in Crimson Flower and spotlights her relationship with Dimitri, contention with Rhea and last, provides a critique on Crimson Flower and how it could have further improved her character. The next section deeply explores her relationship with Byleth and discusses how the Professor serves as a foil for her. And finally, it will remove Edelgard from the hands of the player and explore her characterization as a villain. As a former ally and student into opposing emperor in Silver Snow, and from merely a peer to Byleth into the Hegemon Husk in Azure Moon. Edelgard’s a strong woman who shoulders the pain of her tragic past, which drives her to create a better future for everyone. She is both cold and compassionate, self centered and empathetic, unrelenting and introspective. Edelgard is a morally ambiguous character and this support science aims to understand why. As well as observe her excellent highs, lows, and everything else in between.
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