7 Life Lessons You Learned From Red Dead Redemption
2. Love Is All You Need
It’s a dark and savage world. Probably. I haven’t left the bunker since we invaded Iraq.
Sometimes, the only way to get through it is to find the love of a good woman. Or a good man. Or even a bad woman. Whatever your (legal and appropriate) thing is, find it. Because it's so important to have that special somebody to hold, kiss, miss, squeeze and please.
Why does John agree to bring his ex-gangmates to justice? Because he loves his wife, even though Bonnie Macfarlane is obviously the superior choice. Why does he struggle with taking down his old gang? He loves them, in a weird sort of way.
What drives the Rebellion? A love of their country. Seth’s love of gold (and possible addiction to its associated endorphin rush) keeps him hunting for treasure. A love of past glories keeps Landon Ricketts in Mexico. Irish loves the booze. That religious dame died in the desert because she loved her God…
The cast of Red Dead are all powered by that single defining character trait. You know, the way our love of video games or anime or football or that special somebody gives us a reason not to make today the day where we finally jump from the 30th floor.
That’s what Red Dead’s all about. A romantic romp, just like real life, but with more six-shooters and cooler hats.