After watching the movie “Saw,” you may have been left wondering, “Why did Tarrlok kill himself and Amon?” This article explores Tarrlok’s narcissistic rage issues, the true history of Amon, and Korra’s reaction to the death of her father. You will also learn the truth behind Amon’s bloodbending and the motivation for killing her father.
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Amon was able to shake off Tarrlok’s bloodbending
The answer to this question is somewhat ambiguous. The first possible answer is that Tarrlok acted to fulfill a childhood wish: to kill Amon and escape with him. While battling Amon and his henchmen, the two men were able to evade the bending of their blood. Tarrlok then calls himself “the solution” and kills himself, believing that his actions have “atoned” for his previous actions.
The answer may also come from his lack of “good” mindset. Like his father, Tarrlok’s actions reflect a faulty sense of morality. Nevertheless, he shares the same goals with his brother and has realized that his methods are flawed. This explains his tragic, noble decision to kill himself and Amon 2.
Amon’s true history
There is a lot of speculation about Amon’s motivations, and the truth behind why he killed Tarrlok and killed himself. The truth is that Amon is not an Equalist and his motives aren’t completely unjustified. Tarrlok said that Noatak cared about fairness as a child. He could rationalize his deception internally, and it’s possible that he targets Republic City because of his father, Yakone.
The real story behind Amon’s death begins when Tarrlok tries to escape from prison by murdering his brother and himself. Tarrlok is a corrupt politician who uses paranoia and manipulation to achieve his goals. He has been a criminal for years, and he meets his downfall on a speedboat. In the process, he kills himself and Amon 2.
Tarrlok’s narcissistic rage issues
It is unclear what caused Tarrlok’s nascent rage issues. Most likely, he has been manipulated by his father to keep the family alive. Possibly, he also has a history of being psychologically unstable. Whatever the case, Tarrlok’s narcissistic rage issues are psychological in nature. The missing push is a result of Tarrlok’s narcissistic behavior.
Despite being a villain, Tarrlok still loves Noatak. He wants his redemption to be genuine. However, he realizes that Yakone is having an influence on him. In addition, he still loves his father, which could explain why he would want to get rid of him. In his own mind, he wants to control Yakone, which is why he is smug after his political victory.
When you are the target of a narcissist, you can’t help but feel guilty. The narcissist may try to gaslight you and make you feel inferior to him. In this case, there is no point in attempting to kill him. The rage burns itself out once you are rendered impotent and incapable of responding. While this isn’t the case in Tarrlok’s case, it is still a disturbing example of a narcissistic personality disorder.
Korra’s reaction to Tarrlok’s death
The film begins by introducing the two main characters: Noatak and Tarrlok. Both characters are scrupulous and gentle, and Tarrlok has a particular dislike for bloodbending. Tarrlok, in particular, refuses to bloodbend again. When Yakone betrays him and kills Noatak, Tarrlok remains guarded but appears to be conciliatory. Tarrlok is a good ally for Korra, but is still a good ally for her.
Initially, Tarrlok is introduced as a silver-tongued politician. He plays a pivotal role in the first season of The Legend of Korra. His character is rich and complex, and the angsty Avatar Korra reacts to his death with deep regret. But she quickly learns that Tarrlok does have his own regrets.