FULL SERIES SPOILER Deadhouse Gates Discussion, Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson

**BEWARE FULL SERIES SPOILERS** in this episode discussing Deadhouse Gates. In this episode, the hosts delve into the intricate themes of the Malazan series, particularly focusing on the character arcs of Felisin and Tavor, the psychological influences of Carl Jung, and the moral complexities of leadership and vengeance. They explore how these themes resonate throughout the series, highlighting the impact of compassion and the nature of retributive justice. The discussion also touches on the future of the Malazan Empire and the characters" evolving roles within it, culminating in a rich analysis of the narrative"s depth and character development. In this conversation, the participants delve into the intricate character arcs and themes present in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series, particularly focusing on Karsa Orlong, the Malazan Empire"s secular nature, and the legacy of Coltaine and the Chain of Dogs. They explore the narrative structure, foreshadowing, and the impact of character fates on reader experience, culminating in a rich discussion about the series" mythology and the importance of witnessing in storytelling. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Malazan Series Discussion 01:36 Exploring Felicin"s Character Arc 05:18 Psychological Themes in Malazan 10:50 Character Perspectives: Tavor and Felicin 18:09 The Role of Lysene in the Empire 24:12 Nuanced Views on Empire and Leadership 30:11 The Bigger Picture: Gods and Their Plans 32:50 Exploring Cotillion"s Arc and Humanity 34:00 Tavor"s Role and Recruitment 35:03 The Nature of Vengeance and Divine Indifference 39:01 Transformation Through Compassion 41:48 The Moral Dilemma of Redemption 45:58 Vengeance and Its Consequences 48:59 Retributive Justice and Its Impact 53:46 The Evolution of Characters and Themes 56:58 Leadership and the Future of the Empire 01:03:34 Exploring Karsa"s Potential as Emperor 01:06:05 The Malazan Empire"s Secular Nature 01:09:06 The Complexity of Tayshren"s Character 01:12:02 The Chain of Dogs and Coltain"s Legacy 01:18:00 Theories on Grub and Coltain"s Rebirth 01:21:01 Thematic Exploration of Witnessing in Malazan 01:22:55 The Complexity of Malick Rail 01:23:45 The Fate of Duiker and Narrative Structure 01:25:00 The Role of the Crippled God 01:26:40 Foreshadowing and Narrative Layers 01:28:45 The Significance of the Boat with Heads 01:30:11 The Warren of Fire and Its Implications 01:31:36 Character Arcs and Their Impact 01:34:14 Romantic Connections in the Series 01:36:06 Thematic Discussions and Wrap-Up Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculations Support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7EQ7XWFUP6K9E Join Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?via=steve-l