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Originally Posted by ddarko

So in one sense, making Kaine stand as the analogy for those who are ostracized for promoting/living a concept of gender identity feels dishonest. The two issues are not comparable.
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But rather than address this concern, it would be cheating to resort to making a hermaphrodite stand as an icon for gender identity.

I actually recognize this potential issue, but I guess looking at the other side of it (how its able to relate gender issues to people) tips the balance in its favor as a positive rather than a negative in my eyes. I do understand that it could come across as dishonest (understandably so), but it's why I consider the part about her being a hermaphrodite as more fantastical/symbolic than outright literal in depicting the issue. I feel this is further exemplified by the fact that this attribute is brought on by a fantastical element in the story by way of the Replicant system, in which it reinforces how Nier the game tends to draw from fairytale motifs and leans on figurative storytelling.

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Originally Posted by ddarko

Dare I also say it, due to what you have said, I have come to appreciate the character as well !

I'm pleasantly surprised, thanks! I hope I didn't sound condescending because I do recognize the perspective you're taking here and the concerns you brought on are completely valid. In this particular case, my appreciation of Kaine's character stems from a noticeable sincerity behind the creative intent that feels genuine instead of one that reads as philosophically pompous.

NOTE: Sorry if I can't quote some of your points in full. Forum won't let me post certain words (hence my using brackets like so "[]") since it essentially treats me as a new member due to my very little post count.