The Psychology of Isaac's Loyalty and Self-Punishment in Castlevania - Therapist Reacts!
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Join psychotherapist Georgia Dow as she delves into the depths of Isaac's character in Castlevania. In this video, Georgia explores the intricate layers of Isaac's personality, from his flagellant tendencies to his traumatic past and the self-punishment he inflicts upon himself. She highlights the impact of his abusive upbringing and how it has shaped his actions and desire for control. Despite Isaac's efforts to suppress the emotion of love, Georgia reveals how his unwavering loyalty, particularly towards Dracula, manifests as a substitute for the fatherly love he longs for. Don't miss this thought-provoking analysis that sheds light on the complexities of Isaac's character in Castlevania.
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Isaac was one of the best characters in this show imo. Everytime he's on screen you know you're in for a good time just based on the dialogue alone
one of the best character in any show i loved him
He is probably one of my Top 3 favorite characters in all of entertainment media. His character development is insane.
I think Dracula's and Isaac's relationship is hands down one of the most intriguing and entertaining of the show.
Dawg I guarantee you this is far from an unpopular opinion, isaac is the goat
I enjoyed the conversation between him and the captain of the ship.
Isaac's conversation with the bug demon that can speak is one of my favorite scenes in the whole series.
Really hoping for a video on that specifically
This is one of my favorite scenes in fiction.
I think... I was a philosopher, when I was a man.
I always like it when the scary creatures are people too
Isaac's conversations always teach him something about human nature. I love how the show trusts its audience enough to allow scenes like that and the one with the ship captain to play out. For once, I feel like I wasn't being told I'm an idiot because I enjoy video games.
I love that Isaac is NOT the main character but is so well written you end up cheering for him more than the actual protagonists
That's because he becomes the writer of his own story
He literally changed. The Belmont and the rest are all set in their ways and their changes are pretty minimal. Isaac goes from a nameless nothing to a realized human being with goals and hopes and dreams.
Dracula to Lisa and isaac: oh dear, oh dear gorgeous
Dracula to everyone else: YOU F*CKING DONKEY'S
So fcking true! HAHHAHA
Facts
I think what's beautiful about Isaac's character is that he suffered deep, vicious trauma but retained his integrity and composure, choosing his destiny instead of succumbing to the will of the world he was born into.
The scene of him realizing he has agency and “a future” is honestly really inspiring and one of my favorite scenes personally.
His journey felt genuinely empowering to me without being another powerfantasy. I think castlevania is a series where the audience can grow along with it's characters
he lived his life the way he wanted and so he can have no regrets when his time ultimately came but man was he the guy for Castlevania
Contrasted by Carmela. Both her and Isaac suffered at the hands of their own people. Isaac held onto his humanity. Carmela either could/would not.
@@sam_wilds I mean. You could say she held onto her vampirism xD
When I first saw Dracula push Issac through the portal I got teary eyed. Great analysis.
It was, oddly, Drac truly honoring his wife, and showing that his hatred for humans was a mask for his self hatred at not being able to protect someone else he cherished. Just... Chef's kiss writing.
Even at his worst, Dracula still loved his most loyal friend enough to sacrifice himself for him.
I saw that clip and got into the show
isaac is the most masterfully woven character in the show and so it wounds me some people reject him just for not being the isaac from the games
Right? Isaac in the games was incredibly one note. In this show he has more layers than a demonic onion.
The problem lies in the fact that Isaac got all this love and character development while Hector got completely and UTTERLY shafted.
Isaac from the games is a joke.
The characters in the anime are different from the games. I remember in the game Alucard had a more masculine look and voice whereas in the anime he is more slim and androgynous (which isn't bad, just something I noticed).
Something I find interesting later on in Season 3 with Issac and the boat captain when talking about why Dracula saved Issac when he was so dedicated to wiping out humanity, and Isaac says Dracula was simply "confused", when in reality that was probably one of the few moments of pure lucidity Dracula had in his final moments. Dracula already thought he new Isaac was his only real friend, but he never really realized how much Issac meant to him until he was about to die for him.
I love that moment too. Isaac is 100% lying to himself because admitting that Dracula saved him out of love and friendship would mean his current path of revenge is on shaky ground. After the talk with the Captain, Isaac stops trying to lie to himself and starts listening to the people he meets. The talk with the Captain is such a crucial pivot point to his character that it literally changes his life.
They didn't miss one step writing Isaac. Easily my favorite character, right next to his best bro Dracula.
Season 3's long conversations as Isaac's trying to figure out what to do with himself are actually some of my favorite scenes in the show.
Issac's character arc is one of if not the best in the whole show. I was always invested whenever he was on screen and seeing him grow was incredible.
From a touching analysis of a complex and fantastic character, to geeking out about D&D... Okay you're officially one of the coolest people on youtube, ma'am.
Castlevania is one of those shows that had absolutely no business being even good let alone so amazingly good. I really hope we get a part 2 because Isaac's conversation with the Captain might just be my favorite dialogue I've seen over the last decade or so
hmm the new show is gonna be about Richter, think that means everyone from this show are dead, unless they are vampires, then again, This version of castlevania wasn't faithful to the games outside of the names themselves, so maybe not
@@oniuserjhthey're talking about a part two from this channel regarding character analysis.
I can't wait for a part 2 to Isaac (please let there be a part 2, with him and his development to reach Carmilla)
the series has already ended
@@SirWinnieThePooh I'm aware.
@@SirWinnieThePooh He’s talking about part two from this channel
As Dracula and Isaac's stories progress, I think that your perception of a father/son relationship is perfectly apt; Isaac may actually be the sort of person that Dracula could consider as an heir to the legacy of his knowledge. Not to wage a war upon the remnants of humanity, but to create a repository of the best, brightest lights of humanity... and for Isaac to curate that collection and perhaps one day, find a worthy protege/friend to whom the legacy may be bequeathed in turn.
In the wake of each of their broken hearts, the two fill their vessels for love with the bitter, but still filling, draught of supreme respect for one another.
I can't wait to see your videos of Trevor, Alucard and Sypha, all deep characters with psychological problems in this fantasy world!
Richter?
@@ItBeGriff He probably means trevor. But richter is trevor and sypha descendant though
Richter isn't even in the show yet
Same! Please do these three, too!
Isaac is my favorite character in the whole show. This man really goes on an emotional journey.
Isaac has been such an inspirational character for me. Black characters, especially in animated media, are oftentimes depicted with very specific character tropes. (The cool kid, the musical talent, the athlete, the nerd, the best friend, etc.) These tropes aren’t bad, but I feel like people tend to stick to a certain sets of ideas when they could be creating something a lot more memorable. Isaac hits a similar sweet spot that Mel from Arcane does, at least for me personally. (A lot of people had trouble figuring Mel out for some reason though lol.)
Regardless, Isaac was the mot entertaining character to me. His conversations and actions throughout the series were always interesting and I find myself rewatching clips of them every so often. I especially appreciate that Isaac was written to be both intelligent and threatening. Weird comparison, but I feel like Isaac reminds of how I’d personify a tiger. Meticulous, Disciplined, Capable, and Intelligent. Not to be trifled with. Some people are gonna be weird and take offense to this for no reason but, as a writer working on it myself, I really hope to see more Black characters written like Isaac.
P.s, As a small aside, I also really like how Isaac speaks. When you listen to his cadence, it becomes very clear how deliberate Isaac is in conversation. I think that plays a role in why he feels so intelligent/capable.
Would love to see you discuss the latter half of Issac's development as a person. Thought he really became a shining example of character growth done well. Lovely work as always!
Isaac is also very interesting as later on in his conversations with the Captain, Isaac expresses that he sees his Forgemaster work as holy- that one day "Hell will be empty and its doors will rattle in the wind." So in bringing souls out of hell to fight and die either in his service or in the service of those he respects, Isaac is bringing that sacred future closer with each night creature he makes.
that is so beautiful and thank you for sharing that fact. It only makes him more endearing.
@@GeorgiaDow It gets even better though it's kind of a spoiler....
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As part of his growth Isaac realizes the night creatures don't have to be weapons, or even simply tools (I can use a hammer to build a home or crack a skull), but something more, as while their torment in hell was 'eternal' does that mean their time returned to earth even in their monstrous forms should also be eternal suffering? Because what kind of monster (the fly-eyed night creature he's having an actual conversation with)- a mere 'weapon' would eat a grape and remember the first times it enjoyed them in their mortal life?
Ahh, Isaac; one of my favorite characters in this whole show! I hope to see a video later on covering his interactions with the old shopkeep, the old sailor, and the old woman! To be honest, i love that everyone he seems to gravitate towards is an elder world-weary person who offers key knowledge one usually only gains from personal life experience. As a neurodivergent person who wasn't diagnosed until adulthood, there were many lessons that i didn't or couldn't learn on my own and needed help from my elders to move forward.
x2 I would really like to see that, honestly Isaac was my fav character in the whole series just because he has such a complex character arc
I hope you make a video on Hector i think his story was relatable to some degree with his desire to be wanted,his desire to do good, but also his short comings of being to trusting and his willingness to blind himself to his previous mistakes in the hopes it turns out different and his need to go through a fsir bit of trial and error before he can change(i could relate to most of it so some degree at certain points in my own life)
I like Hector too. He makes nothing but mistakes early on but the second he can correct them, that's what he sets out to do. He really epitomizes the saying, "No matter how far you have gone on the wrong road, turn back." Something that not many characters (or real humans) are capable of doing.
I liked to imagine Issac whips himself to keep his want to love humanity in check. Like in the flashback we see issac being whipped for trying to learn and show more love to his owner and give him the helps he wants. So when issac goes on the lone journey to kill hector he starts to learn to put trust into his love again for humanity. which in turn leads him to the conclusion to teach others to love
Isaac is probably the most profound character in Castlevania and is 100% my favorite character
he goes through so many changes in the next couple seasons, you could definitely do one or two more videos just on him alone (and I'd watch each one with rapt attention :P )
The relationship between Lenore and Hector in the later seasons and how it all concludes at the finale would be perfect to explore for this series
that will be one I will for sure cover !!
Isaac is my favorite character from Castlevania hands down. I really want to rewatch the show now and focus on the smaller details.
I feel like when you see what Issac and Hector have in common despite their kind of opposite personalities. You see what is absolutely nescessary for a forgemaster, and I think it's that pure love they both show.
Watching the show I felt the most emotional connection to Issac because of his Loyalty because I can understand it. I guess that’s because that’s something I value above a lot of things. I feel a duty to do right by the people who have done right by me. I try to do right by everyone, but for my family (close friends included as family because family is who you make it) it’s just different.
Loyalty is why I prefer dogs over any other animals. I enjoy all the other traits like the goofiness, the playing, the loving nature, and everything else. But the dogs I’ve had were always loyal to me even during the harder times. Just a thought, my wife asked me once why I would want a dog over a cat, and that is what I answered. She said that I must put a high value on loyalty if that’s what I look for in an animal.
I love dogs for that same reason my gf at the time wanted a cat and stated similar reasons on why I wanted a dog, after which she asked me why I thinks dogs are more loyal my response was something along the line of have you seen a homeless man with a cat after that we got lovely blue healer named biggles but we sadly separated a few years back
Honestly, Isaac is probably one of the best written characters I've ever seen. He is complex and nuanced, in the process of growth
Perfect analysis as always this show is a masterpiece.
Man Dracula was right in this. I have no quarrel with what Dracula is doing.
Do you know the only time Dracula infringed on the autonomy of Isaac? When the ship is just about to finish sinking so only Dracula went down with the ship
"I'm going down with the ship"
"That is the duty of the capitan, that's my role and not yours so I'm sorry I have to resort to this"
Great analysis, kudos to the writers who fleshed out Isaac's back story and character development in the series. I really liked him more in the series compared to the original game.
What was he like in the source material(the game)?
Isaac has to be one of my favorite characters from this series. He goes on one heck of a character arc. I hope you cover some of the later seasons as well, a lot of the character interactions are great.
Spare the rod meant guidance, not beating your child. Sheep(the whole idea comes from shepards herding sheep) were not beaten by the rod. It was used to guide them. Unfortunately, over time, the whole idea has been corrupted by those who want to hit their kids.
Another great video. Isaac was my favorite character by the end of the series, so it is great to see an analysis of his personality and ideology. I think he only gets cooler and more sympathetic as the show progresses, and I would love to see a video on his actions later on as his belief system shifts and his outlook changes. Especially his interactions with that one fly night creature.
Oh, wow, 2nd Edition Monstrous Manual. Haven't cracked mine open in years, though it's sitting on a shelf less than 10 feet from me. But, anyway, about Isaac?
Isaac is a world-weary person. He passionately believes in love and loyalty, and he desperately wants to believe others do as well. He has continuously been let down, often hard. Especially when all he really asks for isn't love, just basic civility. His character arc in seasons 3 and 4 is him learning to forgive and letting himself love and be a mentor.
Issac is one of my favorite characters in fiction. I can't wait to see your analysis of the rest of his story
Something I'd absolutely love to see is Isaac's development from being put in the desert to him becoming king. Also was it just me, or was Isaac supposed to be a realistic messiah allegory
Isaac is one of my favourite villains of all time. He is utterly fascinating.
It warms my insides so much to know you are doing psycho analysis on the characters of this series. If I hadn't already been following you I'd definitely subscribe right now.
May I ask for a God Of War psychological breakdown ? Kratos has gone through a lot I wonder what a therapist view would be ?
I can't believe there's someone explaining Castlevania in this way... I thought I was rare.
nice we enjoy the show in the same manner
@@GeorgiaDow Yeah 🥂 Can't wait to see more
As a player and GM, I want to express my gratitude to you. Your content greatly simplifies and speeds up the character creation process.
I didn't see Castlevania yet, but Isaac and Hector look like very interesting characters, so i can't wait to watch this and lear more about them. (I already saw some great tribute amv about these two)
The forgemasters are two of my favorite characters. I love their dialogues and inner journey
Isaac is a monster by nutrition, he got the hell beat out of him because everyone tried to use him. His calculated personality is what I first noticed and what confused me about his development. Making an army to protect yourself, I get it. Completing the mission Dracula initially set out to do, sure thing. Killing off Carmilla, because she has her own goals, with the bonus of ending the person who played a major role in killing his only friend, absolutely makes sense to me. The part that confused me was his journey to find Hector. In Isacc's words, 'Hector is a little boy who wants pets.' Yes, he betrayed Dracula but he never had lofty ambitions like taking his place or anything like that. Hector was immature and easy to manipulate. If anything it would make sense if Isaac left Hector to his suffering. But, the fact that Isaac first sought Hector with the intent to kill him. Someone needs to explain that to me.
Spoilers for the whole show below
To me, that was Isaac's inner child lashing out. He was lost without Dracula. He wanted to carry on Dracula's goal not just because he hated humans but because it gave him direction. We kind of see this with the Philosopher, who was murdered for questioning religion. He had a purpose, but it led him to ruin and infernal servitude until Isaac teaches him another way to live because of all that he learned from the other Forgemaster and The Captain. Hector was a catalyst for taking one of the best things he had away from him: someone he considered more valuable than himself who also shared in his pain. Someone else who would return his affection. But by the end of his journey, he found that sense of self. He realized that "Dracula did not run things well." That pain in Dracula that he related with was holding him back from a better life, one worth living. Hector had to die at first because of that, but as he grew, he considered a bigger picture: what he could do to make the world worth living in.
Isaac is one of my favourite characters in fiction. I absolutely loved hearing your thoughts on him. Thank you for this!
I watched Castlevania's first two season 4 years ago and enjoyed them a lot. Seeing you cover them on your channel, especially Isaac who, and I'm not entirely sure why, is my ABSOLUTE favorite of them.
Isaac as a character and his story arc is such a rarity, he’s created in away that is so thoughtful and intriguing as character, while also taking part in some of the most thought provoking and insightful conversations, AND FOR HALF THE SHOW HES NOT EVEN A MAIN CHARACTER 🤯. Starting of as a secondary antagonist who only exists to serve the main antagonist he really doesn’t seem to have any sense of self, he and most beings around him see him as merely a tool. Then when Dracula saves him instead of letting him sacrifice himself (showing how much he’d truly come to care and value him as a person 🥺😢), to him then going on a journey of self discovery and growing into this very impactful individual with such a fleshed out story. His arc is truly epic to behold.
Id love a video of the dynamic between carmilla, lenore, morana and striga.
Right. A lot of emotional manipulation techniques to unpack there.
This is the one!
!!!! you covered my favorite character Isacc!! His growth is so good - and your way of looking at this character is so interesting and so good!
Will you do a part 2 of Isaac's character that covers his journey after Dracula saved him? I'm really interested in hearin your insight about the character development he goes through, especially when he talks to the captain! That's my favourite scene throughout the show!
It is telling that Dracula is so much more caring to his two human disciples than any of his vampire kin - both of them felt great love for something before the world took that love and used it to destroy them, and both of them are left believing in nothing and desperate for a cause to throw themselves into. Dracula is in the same state after losing Lisa, and is as close to kind as he can be to these two, comforting. He even performs belief in his mission of genocide around them, where he barely bothers around the vampires. He desperately wants to be loved again and to be regain a sense of purpose, and giving these things to his two disciples seems in part his way of feeling this by proxy.
I'd definitely love to see you analyze the journey that Isaac went through in seasons 3 and 4 sometime.
One of the best pieces of advice I ever recieved as an angry teen was that it's important to hug your demons.
Those guys are a part of you too and if you don't say hello to them how can you ever say goodbye?
Isaac was a phenomenal character, and probably my favorite. I know you already made this amazing and insightful study on him, but would you consider a part two that goes over his transformative journey in Season 4?
I love Isaac so much, ever since I first saw him I was MASSIVELY intrigued with his character. I would love to see your interpretation on his evolution after he gets thrown into the portal. Something about it is just so…special for lack of a better word lol
Castlevania is probably my favorite show, so I am stoked we are getting deep dives on the characters
I’m glad you spoke on “spare the rod, spoil the child”, which is based on Proverbs 13:24.
That scripture was understood by people at the time to mean discipline/parent your child the way a shepherd used his rod or crook, by gently GENTLY pressing it against the body of the sheep to prevent them from straying away from the safety of the flock and towards potential danger. Also the rod was used by the shepherd to protect the sheep against predators that would seek to harm the flock. Shepherds were known as tender towards their flock which also is another reason that biblically men who were great leaders chosen by the God of the Bible, Yahweh or Jehovah (in English), were often spoken of as shepherds or were literal shepherds FIRST to learn tenderness and mercy before leading humans. Main examples are King David and Moses, the later being taught humility by being a shepherd for 40 years before leading the Hebrews and their mixed company out of Egypt and of course Jesus referred to himself as a shepherd in John 10:11.
It’s a shame that “spare the rod spoil the child” has been twisted to justify child abuse but hopefully I could offer some clarity in support of your points. Great video.
Georgia...your face looks like mine when I paint. Living in a part of Canada that actually has cold weather, building up extreme cold endurance can be painful, but ultimately helpful. I've toughened my knuckles as a martial artist, which can also be painful, but helpful. Getting into shape can be painful. Building muscle tears down before it builds up. Cardio can make you feel like you're dying before helping you not to. = ) Whipping oneself only invites infections. Philosophically...loving your enemies means more than loving your friends...because its harder. But its the only way to ever turn an enemy into friend. But with most enemies that is too often not even remotely possible.
very true as well as the toughening of things.
So happy to see this series being looked at! Issac is such a complex character that I always enjoyed seeing on the screen. Another great analysis Georgia.
oh yes! More castlevania! love this Issac is my fav characters just second to Dracula! who could be next? Carmila?👀
It's cool to see the analyses of these fictional characters. A video about Life is strange, the characters and the relationship between Max and Chloe would be so interesting to watch. Especially since many people consider not only Chloe, but Max as well to be bad people.Cobra kai and the mentality surrounding it (strike first, strike hard, no mercy) and how it affects the children is another interesting topic. Hope you get to cover all of them eventually. In the meantime, great content as always!
I'm working my way thru the series & I have found your character analysis very insightful but all entertaining. Dressing up like the character in question is all so a nice thought
This needs a part 2, specially with the conversation with the captain and the fly demon.
I just finished rewatching Castlevania and I was thinking of what you would say about this show as well! I’m so happy you’re covering it
This is why he's the most interesting and my favourite character.
I would love to hear your take on Isaac and his conversation with the talking Demon. Something about it is unsettling yet also depressing and thought provoking.
Best character in the show. The best and most consistent story in the entire show. Pure Badassery within this man.
I was hoping you'd make a video about Isaac! Thank you, can't wait to watch it! : )
I hate it when people say you can'f feel with someone because they have done, or are doing awful things. To understand especially them is incredibly important. Good and caring people can kill good and caring people.
It really says something that he could stop Godbrand from overpowering him or breaking free and dodging Carmilla's attacks with seemingly little effort, despite not having the enhanced strength or speed they had.
Isaac was definitely not to be messed with.
Isaac was the character that I most connected with and found most interesting as the series went on. He went from only seeing Blk&White to embracing all the colours of life & going down a unique path no one saw coming.
I like to see what you think of Isaac in seasons 3-4. How he changes throughout his journey is beautiful.
Love this Castlevania content
Ooh Castlevania videos! It's odd, I stopped getting recommended videos from this channel for a month or two.
I genuinely loved Isaac's character arc in the show. The quest for his revenge and becoming more human along the way.
I just found your channel and I have been on a binge watch on all your playlist, Vox machina, Pussy in Boots, arcane, cyberpunk, encanto, turning red. And now Castlevania. I really love your breakdowns. And also always doing great cosplays.
Falando em amor, eu amo esse canal, é sempre esclarecedor e ver suas análises enriquece minhas experiências com essas obras. Muito obrigado por todo seu trabalho.
You've covered so many of my favorite series, I really appreciate it
I'm not an anime watcher but I love Isaac so much. I can relate and understand him so much and his love for the creatures he makes and how he cares for them and speaks to them I just find it really beautiful. I always loved the weird gross and scary creatures and always loved the idea of necromancy in a way that could end up not being as torturous. I think I also love him because I hate romance or sex in media and I really like how Isaac's story lacks of that
We need a second part, covering his character evolution into a kind but firm leader. We need her opinion on his conversations with the Captain, the bug philosopher and Hector after his conquest of Styria. He literally evolved and grew like a butterfly.
Isaac had one of the best arcs I've ever enjoyed in a show. Great vid.
More animated break downs please and thank you and don't shy away from the villains they sometimes have the bigger personality or driving force and not often one gets to hear breakdowns on their POV. Been rolling with these breakdowns since Rebecca 😢.
I truly loved this entire series.
Oh no, you decided to go full Castlevania. I'd love to see more but possible Lenore video would break my heart.
So glad to see you covering this show. It was so amazingly well written. It takes a lot of skill to be able to get the audience to feel sympathy for, and to see as noble, characters whose goals are, to coin a word, "omni-genocidal". I very much look forward to your analyses on the rest of the cast.
He was by far my favorite character, I'm not sure exactly why his story resonated with me so much but it did.
I would love another video on issac but from his change and different interactions with the shop owner, ship owner, and his reunite with hector he goes through so much change and growth
I really want to see a video on Lenore. I always loved her character and dimensionality of her choices.
I’ve been waiting for you to break down Castlevania and I have not been disappointed yet keep up the great work!!!
I'm very much looking forwards to your continued videos on the Castlevania Netflix series, as it has some of the absolutely best writing in any genre, bar none, and went so far beyond the source material to become something truly special and, IMHO, transformative.
I'm very late but I've always taken "spare the rod, spoil the child" as meaning the Shepard's rod. Not giving guidance, leadership and boundaries will create a spoilt child.
Though, I suppose some will use any excuse to continue corporal punishment and feel righteous about it.
I am still holding out for you to find Helluva Boss (and the trauma messes that the characters have lol) but I love that you're covering these so much. So many amazing characters here ❤
I am so happy you're going over this series, it's one of my favourite things in the past few years! Have you considered doing a review of Neil Gaiman's The "Sandman"?
I love castlevania, you did so well on all of these. I can’t wait for sypha’s video if you’re making one 😆
Personally I related to Isaac more than anything else. A black and white view of the world. But in a strange way his view wasn't so black and white. He acknowledges that he's selfish and he's only human. He believed that if people were going to do what they wanted. He should be allowed to do the same. He hated the fact that he didn't have order/control in his life. Causing him to seek stability. Something, anything to give his life meaning. Dracula did that for him. But what I noticed the most and it's why I related so much to him. It was his willingness to learn and add importance on to everything. Whether it was a demon, a vampire or a poor old man. Isaac seemed to learn from these people whether or not they hated him. This is extremely similar to how I live my life today.
It would definitely be interesting to see a follow-up to this going through Isaac's maturity
This is such a good video. I do think you're right that he does feel love and just doesn't identify it as such. His friendship with Dracula shows this pretty clearly, I think.
Trying to learn something to care for someone only to get it tossed in your face is something Issac and I have in common kind of
I am glad that you brought to light the father -son relationship between Dracula and Isaac. Children will spend much of their lives trying to obtain their fathers approval. Dracula was the first to acknowledge the value of Isaacs existence, causing a beautiful, loyal relationship. This happens a lot in crime families, cults and even abusive relationships but on the flipside can spawn lifelong relationships that are stronger than blood.
We don't get to choose our biological parents, but we can choose our mentors. Isaac saw the good in Dracula and vice versa. Issac is not malevolent. He will kill because he has to not because he wants to. He doesn't seem to hate the person but resents the actions. Even when he hurts himself it is like someone saying sorry over and over again for a crime, they witnessed but did not commit. They do this to avoid being that kind of person who commits crimes freely.
Isaac lives a very puritanical life, avoiding hedonism at all costs. He is a symbol of hope because no matter how ugly the world is he doesn't give up and keeps on living. Dracula was a very good mentor despite his faults. Isaac saw the beauty in Dracula and in return, not only was his life spared physically; but his spirit and will to go on.
22:50 that is a 3.0 PHB. Respect.✊