Melodies of Life: A Final Fantasy IX Retrospect and Analysis - Paperback
by Jamie L. Cruise (Author)
A look back on Final Fantasy's ninth mainline title, celebrating 20 years of the game gracing our consoles. One part retrospect, one part analysis, prepare for nostalgia, rabbit holes, and hopefully an altered (if not improved) understanding of Final Fantasy IX.
Contents: A Voice From the Past, Joining Yours and Mine... Foreword Introduction The Party Plot Summary What it Means to be Alive Authenticity & The Artificial Either You Do, Or You Don't The Iifa Tree & The Angels of Death Identity & Autonomy Raison D'être Vivi: Golem Among Golems The Genomes With Soul: Zidane, Kuja and Mikoto Garnet x2 (or x3 or x4!) A Knight's Duty Lost & Forgotten Music & Narrative Echoes, Reflections and Foreshadowing Not Alone Melodies of Life Something to Protect The Storybook Motif & Nostalgia Legend, Lore and Callbacks Life's a Play, The World a Stage Who's the Bad Guy? Hierarchy & Rebellion Decadent Jesters The Will to Live vs. The Will to Power Et Tu, Kuja? Life Cycles & Internal and External Conflict Gaia & Terra Eternal Life/Strife Existentialism: The Reality of Mortality Love, Fealty & Self-Determination Relationships Why These Characters Work (And Work Together) Romance Personal Influence Respect Camaraderie And So it Goes, On and On... Afterword A Few Things You May Know... AcknowledgmentsMade with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.
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