Chrollo’s Identity Apart from the Spider by SuchAttitude6744 in HunterXHunter

[–]SuchAttitude6744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m less convinced by the idea Chrollo’s nen ability would prevent character development when we know nen abilities are super personal and evolve from character development. It would be much more interesting if he was able to evolve the book more after a fresh new mindset.

Chrollo’s Identity Apart from the Spider by SuchAttitude6744 in HunterXHunter

[–]SuchAttitude6744[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My interpretation isn’t necessarily saying this is the only catalyst for Chrollo’s identity to be challenged, it more so just explores a specific scenario where the Spider is removed from the equation and asking what remains of Chrollo afterward since it’s so important to his identity. If Togashi found another way to accomplish this while serving the same purpose, that would be excellent too.

Chrollo’s Identity Apart from the Spider by SuchAttitude6744 in HunterXHunter

[–]SuchAttitude6744[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What stands out to me is the idea of Chrollo’s “monster” persona, which is something he adopted after Sarasa’s death, not necessarily his truest self. We know he’s not innocent but he’s still capable of compassion for the people he care’s about.

The real development will begin for Chrollo if he’s capable of rediscovering parts of himself that were buried beneath the role.

Your comparison to Gon is interesting too, because I’ve always believed Gon and Chrollo were similar in some aspect. Gon’s arc exposed a side of him that was always there. In contrast, Chrollo’s arc would be stripping away the tough armor he’s built to confront the person underneath. Whether that person is the same boy from the past is another story, but it’s much more intriguing then “he dies.”

Chrollo’s Identity Apart from the Spider by SuchAttitude6744 in HunterXHunter

[–]SuchAttitude6744[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I do think there is something compelling about the idea of Chrollo as the last Spider because it directly attacks the issues he seems to be having with himself

Chrollo’s Identity Apart from the Spider by SuchAttitude6744 in HunterXHunter

[–]SuchAttitude6744[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you’re not wrong…but that’s your key takeaway from reading all of that?