How The Baron Survived Duke Leto's Poisoning - The Dune Novel
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In Frank Herbert's sci-fi novel "Dune," one of the most critical moments is when Duke Leto Atreides fails to poison Baron Harkonnen with a gas from an implanted tooth.
The Baron seems to be right in front of Leto however he somehow manages to survive, despite everybody else in the room being poisoned.
It’s more than just a key plot event; it's a scene that reveals the novel's main themes on the struggle for power, human mistakes, and how fate plays a role in our lives.
Duke Leto's last attempt to get rid of his enemy doesn't simply go wrong by chance, in reality it was fated to fail.
So, in this video we’ll look closely at this important moment and explore the real reasons why Duke Leto's assassination attempt ultimately didn’t succeed.
The movie diverges significantly from the book, especially in the scene involving Dr. Yueh's death and Duke Leto's assassination attempt. The movie suggests that the Baron survived because of his shield. In the film, the Baron activates his shield, which turns red when attacked by Leto's gas, implying it's being compromised. The book, however, offers a more nuanced and intricate explanation for Baron Harkonnen's survival.
The reasons for his escape from death are actually more subtle and compelling. Therefore in this video we’ll explore the book's portrayal of these events, highlighting the complexities that the movie omits.
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10:36 to get the simple answer....secret door. Cool.
@Radbiker33357
2 ай бұрын
This. Just finished reading the pages that explained it, don’t understand why this is 10+ mins. It says in the book he retreated backward and also turned on his shield low after hearing Yueh’s threat before dying.
@blakesmith5198
Ай бұрын
Thank you. What a waste of ten minutes.
1. It was the emporer who orchestrated the Dukes fall. Leto’s popularity with the Landsdraad and growing development of saudukar equivalent troops threatened the emperor. 2. The Baron is more of an oportubist instead of a Mastermind. I mean yeah he plans to sacrifice Raban to allow Fey’d to shine so bright he marries the princess, but that’s the extend of his scheming. He was dependent on Pytr throughout the first part. 3. You forget in the book he tells the Duke that the Baron has to be close. It was mostly distance that saved the Baron 4. The book does describe the Baron has to periodically take medicinal baths for his genetically altering STDs. Moral of the story do not rape a Bene Gesserit. So for anyone that rad the book they know it’s a medicinal bath for his obesity and open sores.
Hey cool video, love the new Dune movie. What background song do you use for your videos? I’ve heard it before but can’t quite place it.
@farfish7309
Ай бұрын
I know its either from alien: prometheus or covenant. I cant find the exact song but really want to, let me know if you find it
@MrEnjoivolcom1
Ай бұрын
It’s from Prometheus.
What is this song you use on the background of your videos??
Not the best vid.... :/
Yeah, I dont think this is it. A swing and a miss, but I'm sure you'll figure out what you're meant to do eventually.
Baron lived cause he thiiiiiick