Symbolism and Foreshadowing with Wolf (Puss in Boots)

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Жыл бұрын

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish was such an amazing movie. It felt like it came out of the blue to absolutely explode in the movie scene. Wolf has been taking the internet by storm and it's easy to see why.
Take a look as we break down all the symbolism associated with his attire, weapons and actions.
I'm sure there's something you'll miss!
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@ThePhoenixScribe Жыл бұрын

You missed one. Right before Puss runs into forest to run from Death, when he manifests there's a formation in the shape of a skull.

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

I just went back and checked and you're absolutely right. Thanks! - I'll pin this

@ThePhoenixScribe Жыл бұрын

@@xdayadx You're welcome. :P

@zhidoc Жыл бұрын

there is one thing that is subtle but can be noticed on the second time watching, when the people are making a wave (the scene before the giant takes the bell in the fight), you can see death at the top left corner. That gives the quote, "I was there to witness all of them, each. frivolous, end" a literal meaning that he was there to witness it

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

I just found it at 7:10. That's awesome if anyone wants to check that out.

@ThePhoenixScribe Жыл бұрын

There's so many awesome little details in this movie it's nuts.

@benwarwick4290 Жыл бұрын

good eyes wonder if hes hiding anywhere else lol

@missmadness564 Жыл бұрын

Great now I have a reason to rewatch it again lol

@zhidoc Жыл бұрын

@@xdayadx there's actually another thing, not death himself, but at every number of his death when puss dies look in the corner of that card, death can be seen there

@magical_pixie_horse7346 Жыл бұрын

Like he said, death was there to witness all of puss's deaths. You even see him while puss is fighting the giant in the back when the people do a wave.

@AndreNitroX Жыл бұрын

El Muerte is defenitly a great villain, but I have to say he some how pulled off being scary, cool and suave all at the same time.

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

The perfect mix for a "villain"

@AndreNitroX Жыл бұрын

@@xdayadx exactly

@normalperson659 Жыл бұрын

* La Muerte

@gamerstheater1187 Жыл бұрын

I thought it was just Death, but he actually is Spanish?

@ynezmadden Жыл бұрын

@@gamerstheater1187 he's got a hispanic accent and says some sentences in spanish/spanglish

@tzeentchmundi44 Жыл бұрын

I knew he was the personification of death since he said "everyone thinks they'll be the one to defeat me but no one has escaped me yet" which combined with the setting and the reveal that puss is in denial of being close to his defenitive death all hit me like a lightining, everything thats alive will have to face death and no one yet has came out of this encounter victorious

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

I was so wrapped up in the moment on my first watch but it's so clear in hindsight

@NickAndriadze Жыл бұрын

A really good history dive with this absolutely haunting, horrifying, but completely just and fair, delight of a character.

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Thunderfox32 Жыл бұрын

4:09 that smile is adorable! I love Death, the wolf. He's so cute! Terrifying but cute.

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

He's enjoying the chase ~

@MrCruzin93 Жыл бұрын

When he’s tapping on the wanted poster, it’s no a heartbeat but it’s a knock at the door. As in “death is knocking at your doorstep”

@mbalsevich Жыл бұрын

For me it sounded more like time, as a tick-tock of a clock

@franciscosolis7277 Жыл бұрын

I like how they portray death as not a traditional villain. He’s more like a force of nature, he’ll never lose. He just prolonged Puss last one. Eventually everyone will meet him.

@mrexists5400 Жыл бұрын

3:04 no one notices, or don't mention, how he gouges his claw into the poster in irritation when Puss says he laughs in the face of death

@gamerstheater1187 Жыл бұрын

What I like about death is how he is a wolf. Wolves are often viewed as pure evil or monsters, but that's not true they are docile and timid and rarely go after humans or people unless provoked or otherwise and will often flee if the person fights back. This is the case for Death, he is after Puss cause it's basically cause Puss doesn't value his life that much and is careless. But when Puss shows he is willing to fight for his life, Death leaves him.

@ajstorm3265 Жыл бұрын

one person also pointed out that death was using war sickles to show instead of harvesting puss in boot's soul like normal he is actively hunting them down.

@spiritsofwolves Жыл бұрын

Oooh that’s interesting nice detail

@InsanityVirus Жыл бұрын

It's small, but I wanna point it out anyway, even if it's after knowing who the Wolf really is, as I just really like the scene. Death's warning to Puss in the end, after he lets him live since he was now fighting for the life he's come to cherish, and was truly humbled. "We'll meet again" and Puss' response of "I know." A small little warning that just because he's escaped death for now, he can't run from him forever, as he comes for all eventually. IDK why, it was just the cherry on top of everything. Death is cold, but he is not unkind. He simply got tired of Puss' arrogant shit, and wanted to remind him that he - like everyone else - is not immortal.

@tzeentchmundi44 Жыл бұрын

I like it when he said "live your life puss, live it well" its like, now that he learned his leasson death won't need to deal with his shit anymore and can just patiently await for him to face death naturaly and in peace as everyone should

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

Death's entire character and scenes were made so carefully. It really surprised me how good this movie was.

@zacyquack Жыл бұрын

Seek help

@deepdishh Жыл бұрын

Meanwhile porky minch:

@KG-ds2fj 6 ай бұрын

@@zacyquackwhy should they?

@mrnohax5436 Жыл бұрын

i personality believe puss without 9 lives made him stronger than he was before i mean he literally faced death and looked deatg in the face and didn't look away

@spiritsofwolves Жыл бұрын

I mean that was the point of it all that was his character development

@infinitsai Жыл бұрын

Just want to add one obvious thing: the wolf himself as death. Wolves as creature themselves not only are extremely dangerous predators but also show a lot of paradoxical traits that link them to the idea of death materialised: they hunt both alone or in packs, they can endure hunger for a long time but will also take down preys that are impossible for them to consume whole. These could lead to people making the impression that 1. they are everywhere and there's no way to hide if one targeted you, 2. they can be immortal (starving won't kill them) and 3. they might kill for fun(if point 2 is real). Combining these its not hard to see why wolves are a common villain in old commoners' fantasies, Grimm himself also cited that "wolves are the most evil animal". Which means its only fitting that a wolf being one of the most feared animals will find its way into fairy tales as some of the most sinister beings in the stories

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

Some really great points -the quote from Grimm regarding them as "the most evil animal" is interesting considering, as you put, how they are portrayed in fairytales.

@rolandswift4311 Жыл бұрын

Another possible reason for their common depiction as something to be feared that I can think of is their howling. The point of old fairytales was usually to teach lessons, the nightly howling of the wolf becomes a constant reminder of the dangers that lurk outside places of safety as kids are taught to fear the creature that makes the sound. This could actually line up very well with the way Death announces his presence by whistling, a simple but ever-present sound that becomes such a symbol of danger for Puss that it alone is enough to make his fur stand on end.

@gamerstheater1187 Жыл бұрын

But Wolves also are docile and timid, they often flee when humans attack them first and can be friendly when they aren't hungry.

@rolandswift4311 Жыл бұрын

@@gamerstheater1187 In the modern day after learning that humans are techicaly above them in the food chain; yes, they will recognize that it's in their best interest to run however.... less developed areas like Alaska and in the time periods these stories were written and set in, wolves don't always tend to be as hesitant nor as timid. and in terms of them being friendly.... you're kind of rolling the dice on that one, something parents would be telling these stories specifically to discourage. If the wolf you approach happens to be hungry, or happens to have cubs nearby, or happens to just be in a bad mood, it can be extremely dangerous, and you won't know until it's too late.

@crellercorps Жыл бұрын

Bears, killer whales and hell- even cats are wayyy more sadistic than wolves. But I see what you’re saying and your points are excellent

@ericjohnson6120 Жыл бұрын

Another hint of foreshadowing is when the doctor/veterinarian/barber blows out a candle to symbolize death and just before Death first reveals himself to Puss, a candle in a chandelier goes out.

@noir7596 Жыл бұрын

Death is represented in different ways, or rather faces but in Christianity or similar monodeity religions wolves are associated with death same with black birds like ravens, crows and vultures. The a scythe wielder is called a mower but those with smaller scythe are called reapers a video goes more into mythology of death and history

@ConejoZing Жыл бұрын

Death's main weapon(s) is the one God gave it, the Scythe used to cut down after a life cycle is done. This weapon is the A+ for the Dark Knight job, better than sword so any Dark Knight who cannot Scythe is not ultimate. You could say such a weapon is a matter of life and death!

@elevenscoobert6794 Жыл бұрын

A closer mythological wolf to Death would probably be Calu, a etruscan God of death and bad luck in the form of a wolf.

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

I'll have to look into that - thank you

@jujohshiki6591 Жыл бұрын

What I also like about Death in the movie, is that he always shows up when puss has a near death experience. He doesn't attack him, Death's just, there.

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

It's great because no one else acknowledges Death's presence so when he does his final reveal it feels massive when other people acknowledge him.

@Jay-kc6zr Жыл бұрын

I think that death is a wolf because since in puss in boots world is made of characters of tales usually in these tales (mostly Europeans) death is represented as a wolf. Its a wolf because in Europe most of people died because of wolf in the woods so it was a know figure for everyone.

@Jay-kc6zr Жыл бұрын

Sorry for mistake but I don’t speak English well

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

@@Jay-kc6zr don't worry I understood what you meant :)

@rolandswift4311 Жыл бұрын

You could also say that it fits thematically, Wolves hunt by a war of attrition, they pursue relentlessly before overwhelming tired prey with numbers and pure tenacity. They perfectly represent the inevitability of death.

@lacyn9082 Жыл бұрын

Regarding the coins on Death's eyes; the reason I think some believe it's just his eyes glowing in the dark is because there's no stamp visible on them; they're perfectly smooth.

@GalekC Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I wanted to make a video like this myself, or, the parallelism between specifically this incarnation of him & Puss himself

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

If you do end up making it link it here! or @me. I'd love to check it out.

@sykomangoTV Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved the film, it exceeded my expectations. Good stuff my guy, keep it up. subbed.

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much !

@xmoore5659 Жыл бұрын

I know I am late but there are two more symbols. Death's whistling and Spanish accent reminds me of a folkloric being from Venezuela called El Silbon (The Whistler) who if you hear him whistling, you know that he is near and coming for you. Also, when Puss is in the hospital and counting his deaths he guesses he died 4 times. 4 is the number of death in Asian countries like China and Japan.

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

Late but still relevant.

@Wolfarior Жыл бұрын

Malthael approves of the weaponry chosen.

@Askmolnet Жыл бұрын

One theory I've been wondering about: Death holds strong morality and places value in nature's laws; so, by taking another's life by force, won't he (it?) be breaking the rules of said morals?

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

He does address this a bit when Puss says he is cheating. Death seems to bend the rules of his own morality specifically because of how Puss takes his lives for granted and is so arrogant when death is concerned.

@Prototype-357 Жыл бұрын

He's definetly bending the rules a little bit but he's just that pissed off. Puss has nine lives when most people only get one and he lost 8 of them to stupid means, Death thinks he won't value his last one either but instead of waiting for Puss to die normally Death decided to take it personally, and I do mean 'personally' in all meanings of the word, because he got tired of Puss laughing in his face.

@gamerstheater1187 Жыл бұрын

Taking life by force doesn't break nature's law it doesn't disable the natural order as things need to kill each other

@InsanityVirus Жыл бұрын

To quote Final Destination "Death doesn't like to be cheated." Puss already has a huge advantage over most people, having 9 lives instead of the normal 1, and he's taken each and every one for granted while also laughing in Death's face, thinking he's invincible. He even says how he thinks it's ridiculous that cats have 9 lives. If I was Death, at that point, I'd take matters into my own hands as well. If someone else is already breaking the rules, and as heavily as they are, why not start breaking them yourself and giving them a taste of their own medicine?

@ImEin Жыл бұрын

People have already answered it, but when he is in the cave of lost souls, he acknowledges that he is cheating but only because Puss has been cheating him for his past 8 lives and was STILL in the process of trying to gain back another 9.

@Birb_of_Judge Жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ, after i heard that whissle again i literally had a shiver running down my back

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

It has that awesome effect!

@unlimited3851 Жыл бұрын

Im also sure death whistle gimmick was based on serial killer el silbon , who was a disfigured man who goes around killing people while whistling.

@shadowdusknoir9786 Жыл бұрын

I call this version of death (the Sherk universe) death the wolf or death wolf

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

Very apt

@aznboi319. Жыл бұрын

If you look at the corner of the parts where it shows how many lives Puss wasted, you can see two sickles with a robed wolf.

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how many details they put into this

@lairbox Жыл бұрын

The Wolf is also based on the bounty hunter "Sentenza" from the movie "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly"... If you liked this movie you'll love all the easter eggs that homage Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone's works...

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

I've seen "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly" (although years ago), what aspect is based on Sentenza?

@lairbox Жыл бұрын

@@xdayadx "Sentenza" was a bounty hunter, his name was based on the meaning of Sentence of "Death". In the beginning of TGTBTU he approaches his 2 victims and before killing him he builds a great tension that has been recreated magically in this movie... You can feel he's merciless and undefeatable. I see also some aspects of his evil smile with the smile of the wolf.

@lairbox Жыл бұрын

@@xdayadx Here's a sample of the scene... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9iKfpmS08vJe5s.html

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

@@lairbox that scene really puts your points into perspective. That's a great observation! Thanks for sharing

@vhien6898 Жыл бұрын

Funfact i am wolf's insanity incarnate because when i get angry i litterally go insane like wolf

@TPDManiacXC626 Жыл бұрын

3:37-3:39 I’ve got my eyes on you, Gato! And you’d better be ready to pay your fee to cross the river Styx!

@saigoevangelises3072 Жыл бұрын

It wasnt even foreshdowing for me i could tell from the his look and his gestures

@ZephyrBW Жыл бұрын

He really sis steal the show How is it that in most interpretations of media death is always like the favorite character

@Snekfan88 Жыл бұрын

Can't argue with that. Look at Discworld. It's Death became a beloved character and has his own books.

@ZephyrBW Жыл бұрын

@@Snekfan88 no way really

@ImEin Жыл бұрын

One obvious reason for Death being a wolf is that the setting for this story and the Shrek movies is quite literally set in the "Once Upon a Time" verse or the "Fairy Tale" verse, where in almost every tale, the "Big Bad Wolf" is causing trouble.

@MistahFox Жыл бұрын

You're the first youtuber I've seen that noticed death not showing up on the wish map!

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

Such an awesome detail!

@Nakamako1 Жыл бұрын

right before the wolf says:"no one has escaped me yet" puss in boots says:"i laugh in the face of death"

@Bars3366 Жыл бұрын

In the scene of puss's death counts death was there in every number in the corner

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

So subtle but amazing design. Good catch!

@edelzocker8169 Жыл бұрын

There is a german folk song called "Es ist ein Schnitter" (It's a reaper) The song is about death reaping "flowers" of all kinds.

@LordVanOskuro Жыл бұрын

Death in this movie uses sickles though, not scythe.

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

That's true - but I call them scythes as the association is stronger and the function of the tools are similar.

@LordVanOskuro Жыл бұрын

@@xdayadx That's like calling a donkey a horse.

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

@@LordVanOskuro In some cases I guess - but depending on the context it doesn't really make an impact. Horses and donkeys have different uses on a farm. Whereas sickles and scythes both harvest crop in the same fashion. It's not something worth getting pedantic about.

@CEBph5997 Жыл бұрын

Still used to reap Wheats, well, in Death's case, Souls.

@brianachim2670 Жыл бұрын

Never in my life I thought I’d say this but I love Death!😁

@onyx2787 Жыл бұрын

A fun little detail is that Death in the movie uses sickles which are farming tools just like scythes

@claudiusmaximus4088 Жыл бұрын

Grim escaped Billy and Mandy and became a furry confirmed

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

I can see it x)

@geknut2923 Жыл бұрын

This movie was so fucking good man. The fight scenes were perfect. I made a video on this as well because it was so good.

@predalien1413 Жыл бұрын

Taking the religious side even further, he is essentially gods hunting dog. Serving a higher function in the world.

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

Serving a higher function and in this instance enjoying the hunt!

@suppertime_rae Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I’m going to watch it now!

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

I absolutely recommend.

@yogurtyo833 Жыл бұрын

great video

@xdayadx Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@locallovebug Жыл бұрын

Wolf's whistle reminds me of the soundtrack from once upon a time in the west....which is called Spiel mir das Lied vom tod in german. Literally, play me the song of death