Why Does Oscar Save You in Dark Souls 1? Seeking Purpose Through Your Destiny

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As an Undead cursed with the Darksign like the player, Oscar of Astora finds new meaning to his fractured existence when he discovers legends declaring a foretold Chosen Undead will renew the Age of Fire.

By freeing the player from the Undead Asylum, Oscar gains hope he has found the one destined to link the First Flame and succeed Lord Gwyn. He passes the torch to you – restoring Oscar‘s sense of purpose even as he breathes his last.

A Parallel Journey of Sacrifice

Both Oscar and the player embark on similar quests under the shadow of the curse – seeking a cure in the mythical land of Lordran. Oscar‘s warrior vows drive him to release Undead from their imprisonment in the Asylum upon learning of the Chosen Undead prophecy, believing one imprisoned soul could be the foretold hero.

I see Oscar and the player‘s journey as tragic parallel:

**Oscar‘s Journey****The Player‘s Journey**
– Imprisoned in the Undead Asylum– Imprisoned in the Undead Asylum
– Fights his way out seeking a cure in Lordran– Fights way out seeking a cure in Lordran
– Struggles against the Asylum Demon– Defeats the Asylum Demon
– Mortally wounded by demon– Rings the Bells of Awakening
– Goes hollow– Succeeds Gwyn as ruler

By sacrificing himself to free the player, Oscar discovers renewed purpose. He passes his quest onto the one he hopes will be the realm‘s prophesied savior – arresting his own hollowing even sustaining mortal wounds. Oscar gifts the player with the tools needed to carry on his struggle.

Conclusion: Oscar‘s Legacy

In summary, I believe Oscar freed the player seeking the Chosen Undead to link the fire, hoping to find renewed meaning by sacrifice. He grants the player destiny‘s torch with his dying breath – perhaps only then finding peace from its elusive flames.

Oscar bestows upon the player hope to achieve what he could not: to link the First Flame and renew Lordran. That is his legacy.

Let me know in the comments your thoughts on Oscar‘s tragic heroism! As a knight who sought purpose and meaning amidst despair, I find Oscar an incredibly relatable character.

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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