Hey,
I'm currently doing in depth research for an exhaustive MGS4 Analysis I will be writing for publishing on various websites. The Analysis will focus on: Themes. Symbolism. Message/Meaning. This analysis will serve as an extremely comprehensive guide for MGS fans interested in understanding the finale of the franchise on a deeper level.
These are the current aspects of MGS4 I have listed that I will be focusing on in my analysis. (Still expanding)
1. Themes:
*Control-Manipulation (genetic and information (meme) control)
*Determinism vs. Free will
*Freedom vs. Liberty vs. Oppression
*Search of Identity
*Human "will"
*Aging/Death
*The nature of Technology and it's effect on mankind
*Responsibility and Redemption
*Private Militarisation
*"Terrorism"
*The 4 building blocks of life and Metal Gear Solid: Gene, Meme, Scene and Sense (with particular focus on the later)
2. Symbolism
3. Conclusion: Message/Meaning behind MGS4
If you have your own interpretations of MGS4's themes, symbolism or message share and discuss them here. Feel free to expand my list of themes with reasoning behind your inclusion of less apparent ones.
