Thorfinn learns the "wrong lesson" from his father's death. While Thors died to end the cycle of violence, Thorfinn enters it completely, driven solely by hatred for the man who respected his father most.
Witness the pivotal moment where Thors demonstrates the true meaning of strength before his tragic end: Vinland Saga Episode 4
Thors easily overpowers Askeladd’s right-hand man, Bjorn, and eventually defeats Askeladd himself in a one-on-one duel. Despite winning, Thors refuses to kill his opponent, adhering to his philosophy that a true warrior needs no sword. Thorfinn learns the "wrong lesson" from his father's death
Realizing Thors will not kill, Askeladd uses the young Thorfinn as a hostage. To save his son and the other villagers, Thors surrenders and is executed by a volley of arrows. Despite winning, Thors refuses to kill his opponent,
The episode centers on the confrontation between the legendary warrior and the mercenary leader Askeladd .
