Thread by @ThePhantomStra5

'I forgive you'
A thread focusing on the cycle of hatred in one piece, focusing majorly on nami and how she and others tie into this central theme. #ONEPIECE #ONEPIECE1060

My favourite thing about one piece is that it serves as a fountain of storytelling depth, because in its rather lengthy runtime, it has managed to touch on a number of different themes. One of these involves the theme of the cycle of hatred

The literary world is no stranger to this theme being explored, as it is popularly portrayed as the central theme of naruto, rooted in the deterministic nature of man's less altruistic tendencies, such as greed, envy and lust for power.However, one piece explores this differently

From the start of one piece, we are introduced to this, almost cartoonish world. There is no initial focus on the corruption of the world or determinism in relation to human actions. However, at arlong Park, we are first introduced to the concept of the cycle of hatred

For one piece, it is rooted in the idea of, prejudice and exploitation, usually starting from childhood. Enter Arlong, and the main inspiration for this thread, Nami. We are introduced to Arlong, this seemingly soulless pirate, who has set a reign of terror in East blue

Arlong grew up a troubled individual, and when he becomes independent, he decides to continue the cycle of hatred and oppression inadvertently, by exacting revenge on helpless people, just like he once used to be. Notice him going specifically to East blue, the weakest sea.

Oda uses nami as a foil to Arlong, and it's in her actions that we are shown that set in precepts are not absolute,and everyone is free to make their path. It's also in this dynamic we see that true strength is facing despair and not giving into it,rather than avoiding it

Arlong had been thoroughly scarred by the ghosts of his past.The embers of prejudice and racism scorched him at every turn. In the face of this overwhelming despair, he runs to somewhere where he could feel better about himself and go unchallenged,while hatred brewed in his heart

For all his talk of being superior and strong, he shows a human flaw, displacing his aggression on helpless people, while his hatred still ate him inside. However, Nami, in the face of overwhelming despair, stays true to who she is

Arlong gives up any form of purpose in life, dedicating it to running away from the insecurities of his past, furthering the cycle.Nami shows true strength :she continues to have goals, dreams, aspirations.Even as a child, in the face of arlong, she compromises but does not waver

We are told that nami does not like to have friends. Arlong is similar in a way, he is mistrusting, and believes in the fishmen being completely independent of outside help. But we have seen that only in unity can something truly great be achieved.

It is a known phenomenon that given the opportunity, the oppressed would often portray qualities of the oppressor, propagating a cycle of continuous prejudice. However, to break a cycle, one must let go of that weight.

Nami, with her back against the wall, let's go of all that weight. The truest display of strength is when a person is willing to confront their insecurities and let go. Nami initially has a disdain for pirates, but instead of holding on to it, she befriends one.

Nami, due to the trauma of her past, finds it difficult to form companions, but she is able to let go, and it is in companionship, that she is able to find victory.

Einstein says that one can not expect a different result after doing the same thing over and over again. Nami consistently shows strength of character by being willing to let go of all constraining emotions.

Whilst arlong defines himself as a symbol born of prejudice, Nami decides for herself what she wants to be. The brand given to her on her arm, which was meant to symbolise ownership, she turns into a mark of independence, symbolising love and companionship.

As such, she takes the first step in the series, in ending this cycle of hatred. On the wider scale, namis willingness to let go is the first step towards this cycle being ended in the series.

Her willingness to forgive jinbei, and accept fishmen, allow for not only her and her crewmates to enjoy benefits in fishman Island, but to be able to recruit a powerful crew mate, whose main goal is equality between both races

Her crewmates are ready to reject him, but nami is accepting. Therefore, if Jinbeis goal is achieved, it would all have been spawned by namis act of courage,as it is not easy to not let one's self be given into trauma and hate.

On an even grander scale, namis willingness to open herself up to others, pits luffy, the protagonist of the story, against his first true symbol of worldly oppression,setting him up for his true enemy, the WG, the true precignitors of world oppression and instability.

If you reached here, you're a Goat. I know it's not a conventional nami thread like the ones you'd see, saying stuff about her having orange hair and what not. But ay, I hope you liked it. Drop a like and follow if you care, and peace

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