: A central theme is the attempt by both sides to rationalize their actions within a "cruel world". Armin must justify the potential death of Reiner based on survival necessity, while Bertholdt accepts his role as a mass murderer as an unavoidable destiny.
: Previously a passive character, Bertholdt Hoover undergoes significant development. He confronts Armin, refusing to be swayed by psychological manipulation, and expresses a newfound resolve to end the conflict despite his lingering feelings for his former comrades. Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 Part 2 Episode 3
"Descent" primarily focuses on the counterattack of the Warrior unit and the internal conflicts of the series' primary antagonists. : A central theme is the attempt by