Posted by: Haloroach
-respect and evolution of Halo's thematic principles
-subtle evolutions of Chief's character (especially through his dialogue in the last scene as he tries approaching the conflict at hand normally at first, and then realizes that he has truly lost this time)
-"AI is more human than the humans"
-"Broken character becomes human trying to save the human character from becoming broken"
-several metaphors and allegories (ex. how Chief's body armor, for the first time, is taken off at the end of the game- symbolizing how the level headed, always calm, damn near stubborn Chief has become human)
Man, I have to legitimately type up my analysis of the story soon. I've been posting this everywhere.
Ermagherd I can't believe this hasn't been mentioned earlier! I've been thinking this for ages!