Gilbert’s mysterious fate is implied in the Violet Evergarden anime, but the sequel challenges that perception.
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A child soldier used only as a weapon for humans amid the gruesome brutality of a 4-year war, Violet Evergarden finds herself alone and deeply wounded after the end of the war. An orphan raised to engage in violence, Violet struggles to understand emotions and becomes an automatic Memory Doll – helping others to convey their thoughts and feelings through writing – to decipher the meaning of love.
Although writing emotional letters proved difficult, in the end Violet was still able to touch her heart, affecting others just as they affected her. She discovers many forms of love throughout her journey, and in turn, she begins to understand what it means to her – specifically the words “I love you” spoken by Major Gilbert Bougainvillea Her beloved told her.
Who Is Gilbert Bougainvillea And His Implied Fate
An accomplished warrior in the fictional Leidenschaftlich Army, Gilbert’s brother Dietfried presents him with a young Violet – after finding her abandoned on the battlefield – as a gift for his promotion. he. Dietfried treated Violet roughly, not as a person but as a tool, and expected Gilbert to do the same. However, Gilbert strongly opposes his brother’s actions and considers Violet under his protection, instead, treating her with compassion and kindness. He named Violet, taught her how to speak, read, and write, treated her like a human, and as a result Violet trusted him immensely.
In the midst of the final battle of the war, Gilbert’s unit faced severe casualties until he and Violet were the only soldiers of their unit alive. However, after being exposed to heavy fire, Gilbert fell into a near-death state and Violet lost both arms. The structure they found refuge in was about to collapse and Gilbert couldn’t move, but Violet couldn’t leave him behind. In their final moments together, Gilbert confesses that he loves Violet and wishes her to live a happy, free life. Later, Gilbert somehow finds the strength needed to push Violet out of harm’s way, thus saving her – but not himself.
Not wanting to hinder Violet’s recovery, she was not told about Gilbert’s fate until one of his distant relatives, Tiffany Evergarden, told her. After confronting Claudia Hodgins, her boss and old friend of Gilbert, it is revealed that his body was never found and Gilbert was officially declared missing. Time passed enough for those around him to believe that he was dead, and even set up a grave at his mansion. Violet Evergarden ends with Violet wholeheartedly believing that Gilbert is still alive as she continues to live her life in hopes of one day meeting the major again.
Movie How The Violet Evergarden Challenged Gilbert’s Fate
Violet Evergarden: The Movie questions Gilbert’s fate after Hodgins stumbles upon a letter from isolated Ecarte Island – with handwriting extremely reminiscent of Gilbert. With this clue in hand, Violet and Hodgins go on a trip to the island to investigate. It was the last place they knew that Gilbert had lived all this time.
As it turns out, Gilbert is now a schoolteacher, helping children learn to read and write while trying to support a community facing massive casualties in war. However, he is anything but happy. Haunted by the past, Gilbert seems to have damned himself as punishment. He believes he made Violet unhappy and contributed to using her as a weapon. So he is consumed by an intense guilt, believing he will only cause Violet more pain. This is why he never contacts her, and refuses to see her for much of the movie.
Rather, Gilbert did not think he was worthy of her love and trust. But to the end Violet Evergarden: The Moviethe guy gives in and wants nothing more than to have Violet by his side, implying a future where they overcome life’s trials and tribulations together.
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