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No no I think you’re on to something.

Like the idea of an ability being born of trauma is already pretty widely accepted, I think…But taking it a step further and saying it’s the manifestation of their trauma is actually kind of interesting.

Dazai’s trauma would obviously have to do with feeling inhuman or invalid in some way.

Chuuya’s trauma could be characterized as being weighed down (By the sheep, by Verlaine, by Dazai, by his loyalty) like what gravity does.

Atsushi’s ability could reflect that he really isn’t that hostile and only fights to survive. Even taking into account that he’s a white tiger, an extinct species (as far as I know).

Akutagawa having to grow up in the streets of slums and using anything he could get his hands on for food, clothes, protection etc. His ability is to use fabric as a weapon, if that’s not being resourceful then what is.

There’s obviously more to look into, and I might be kinda off, but I do like the idea of someone’s ability being a symbol of their trauma. Plus, it gives more insight on backstories.

Ik abilities are like a reflection of how someone is?? Or however it was said in 55 minutes but it's interesting how a lot of ability users seem to have some sort of trauma which, for 1, is interesting by itself bc it means the bsd world has a whole other section if psychology just for abilities (probably but since they seem to know so little I assume it's under-researched)

But its also kinda fun seeing them as a reflection of ppl's problems. Like abilities seem to cause suffering for a lot of the ppl who have them (not all, some of them obviously hs reflect on who they are as a person, their goals, and whatever) but idk something in my head is half connecting accepting their abilities even if they cause suffering to trauma and working through that

But my thought is ending there bc I have the media/literary analysis skills of a 3 year old and I can't form anything beyond that