Timothée Chalamet has garnered immense love from fans worldwide for his portrayal of Paul Atreides in the Dune novel series. But for those ardent followers who’ve delved deep into both Dune and Attack on Titan, there’s a striking parallel between Paul Atreides and Eren Yeager’s journeys.
This connection becomes even more pronounced with a poignant scene in Dune: Part One where Chalamet’s character witnesses a disturbing vision of genocide.
As fans continue to dissect Dune: Part Two, many are drawing comparisons between Chalamet’s Paul Atreides and Eren Yeager, seeing them as real-life counterparts.
Exploring the Parallel Journeys of Paul Atreides and Eren Yeager
In Dune: Part One, there’s a pivotal scene where Rebecca Ferguson’s Lady Jessica and Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides find themselves in a Fremen still tent in the desert.
Here, Paul experiences a haunting vision of a galactic conflict unfolding in his name after assuming the emperor’s role. He sees himself presiding over a harrowing genocide alongside Zendaya’s Chani on a distant planet.
As Paul grapples with the intensity of this vision, screaming about fanatical legions worshiping his father’s skull and a war bearing his name, fans draw parallels to Eren Yeager.
For those unfamiliar, Eren Yeager is the central character in the Attack on Titans saga, much like Paul Atreides. However, Eren’s story is marked by a deep-seated animosity towards the Titans, fueled by witnessing his mother’s gruesome demise during the breach of Wall Maria.
Delving deeper into their narratives, it’s Eren Yeager himself who initiates the catastrophic Rumbling, unleashing devastation in the final season of Attack on Titan. He believes this drastic measure is the sole means to safeguard the people of Paradis, despite the inevitable loss of life and destruction it entails.
In contrast, Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two and Book One embraces the vision he received, which depicted him orchestrating a genocide. He boldly declares war against the formidable Houses opposing his burgeoning power.
In essence, both Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides and Eren Yeager are initially heralded as heroes.
However, as their stories unfold and they commit morally questionable deeds for what they perceive as noble causes, they transition from being perceived as saviors to being viewed as figures consumed by genocidal tendencies.
Real-Life and Animated Counterparts
Since fans first noticed the striking similarity between Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides and Attack on Titan’s Eren Yeager, they’ve been unable to resist comparing them to real-life and animated counterparts.
Analyzing both the storylines and character traits, here’s what fans are discussing on X:
While the undeniable likeness between Paul Atreides and Eren Yeager’s personalities and life trajectories is now apparent, the debate over whether they are truly anti-heroes or outright villains seems to lead nowhere. As such, we’ll leave it to fans to continue pondering and reaching their own conclusions.
