01-07 Ground Zeros: Setting the Stage
The first clues that are given as to the possible identity of Quiet can be found in the prequel, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes.
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Metamorphosis is a reoccurring theme in the Metal Gear series. Here I will use Catherine Malabou’s theory of “destructive plasticity” to discuss how trauma is used as a catalyst for identity reconstruction.
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Here I will discuss the link between the concept of phantom pain/limbs and it intersects with Malbou’s “destructive plasticity” within the context of the game.
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What’s in a name?
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The complex relationship between Paz and Chico is one that bears investigation if the theory of Quiet’s identity is to be proven.
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While many have written of the theory of Quiet’s identity as unbelievable, the Metal Gear series has a long tradition of creating subversive characters that play with gender in interesting ways. Women also play the most important roles in driving the narrative forward.
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The significance as to the explanation of Quiet’s identity and relationship to the characters in Metal Gear provides us with some fascinating questions and ideas.
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The significance of Quiet’s origin, while maybe problematic in some ways, has great potential for generating some important dialogue around gender and representation not only in video games but the media and world at large.
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Quiet is Chico Theory Play-by-Play The Quiet Trailer Red Band Trailer
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