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The Struggle For Freedom In Flannery O Connor's

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I know a lot of people didn't like that Desmond seemingly picked the Templar approach for the fate of humanity at the end of the game, ignoring all of Connor's warnings about freedom being more important than order. But I realized something after replaying the game. I feel like he was learning from Connor. Connor's initial decision was to fight for his people, and he chose those who embodied his ideals in order to keep his people safe. Connor sided with the wrong side, because the patriots didn't keep their promises, and he lost his people. Connor chose what the principle over the result, and it cost him nearly everything. Desmond too, is fighting for his people (humans, in this case), and he doesn't need a moral victory. He needs results,

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