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Author
Gary Varner
Date
March 16, 2024

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Science Fiction

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Bene Gesserits (Dune: Part Two), Chani (Dune: Part Two), Dune: Part Two (2024), Fremen (Dune: Part Two), Jessica (Dune: Part Two), Kwisatz Haderach (Dune: Part Two), Paul Atreides (Dune: Part Two), Reluctant hero trope (Dune: Part Two), Reverend Mother (Dune: Part Two), Sandworm (Dune: Part Two), Spacing Guild (Dune: Part Two), Water of Life (Dune: Part Two)}

Dune, Part Two: Paul Becomes a Hero — Very Reluctantly

_{Some departures from the book work better than others. The “reluctant hero” trope simplifies a complex political situation but at a cost} _{Gary Varner

March 16, 2024

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Overall, Paul’s reluctance, in this version, to be the Fremen’s leader enables him to earn their respect over time while doing more ordinary tasks. Read More ›

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Author
Gary Varner
Date
March 9, 2024

Categorized
Science Fiction

Tagged
Alia (Dune: Part Two), Christopher Walken (Dune: Part Two), Dune Messiah (1969), Dune: Part Two (2024), Dune: Part Two alterations from novel, Dune: Part Two and proposed sequel, Emperor (Dune: Part Two), Irulan (Dune: Part Two), Jessica (Dune: Part Two), Kwisatz Haderach (Dune: Part Two), Reverend Mother (Dune: Part Two), Stilgar (Dune: Part Two), Water of Life (Dune: Part Two)}

Dune Part Two Succeeds Brilliantly — But Dooms Plans for Part III

_{The difficulty is that the changes made for the film have warped the core story so much that it’s going to be nearly impossible to follow the source material from here on out.} _{Gary Varner

March 9, 2024

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For example, if the Bene Gesserits are the true power behind the throne, why do they need a Kwisatz Haderach to cement their power? Read More ›