Cheesedragon117
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I think it's important to note that Dante's flippant attitude in 3 to 5 actually serves to enhance his character and story arc further, rather than weaken it. It's a mask, an aire of false bravado that he often uses to hide his doubts and insecurities.
He also sucks at expressing his true feelings, something he shares with his partner in crime Trish. He has a pathological aversion to acts of heroism, and/or being viewed as a hero. He masks with excuses and ulterior motives. Instead of showing righteous indignation at Sanctus, he just said the Savior was blocking the view. Instead of expressing horror at the Quiploth's destruction of his hometown, he jokes that he merely prefers his cities lively. Resenting his demon blood, he doesn't see himself as being worthy of praise. Hell, he'd sooner intentionally set himself up as his nephew's rival in 4 rather than suffer the thought of becoming a role model (which Trish also mirrors with her "Gloria" disguise).
The only time he cuts the crap is when he's dealing directly with his brother.
He's a surprisingly complex and flawed protagonist if you're able to look beneath the surface. He just hides it so well.
I think it's important to note that Dante's flippant attitude in 3 to 5 actually serves to enhance his character and story arc further, rather than weaken it. It's a mask, an aire of false bravado that he often uses to hide his doubts and insecurities.
He also sucks at expressing his true feelings, something he shares with his partner in crime Trish. He has a pathological aversion to acts of heroism, and/or being viewed as a hero. He masks with excuses and ulterior motives. Instead of showing righteous indignation at Sanctus, he just said the Savior was blocking the view. Instead of expressing horror at the Quiploth's destruction of his hometown, he jokes that he merely prefers his cities lively. Resenting his demon blood, he doesn't see himself as being worthy of praise. Hell, he'd sooner intentionally set himself up as his nephew's rival in 4 rather than suffer the thought of becoming a role model (which Trish also mirrors with her "Gloria" disguise).
The only time he cuts the crap is when he's dealing directly with his brother.
He's a surprisingly complex and flawed protagonist if you're able to look beneath the surface. He just hides it so well.
