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Hey, don't forget to check out the Actman. This big long streak of piss right here. He's awesome. You check him out on YouTube and I'll catch you later then. Who's your favorite character in Red Dead Redemption 2? Can you name a better drinking buddy than my boy Lenny? Maybe you admire Reverend Swanson and his journey to overcome addiction and embrace a penitent life of sobriety. Perhaps you relate more with Arthur and John's redemption arcs. Or if you're like me, your heart belongs to the queen of all baddies. Wait, what do you mean the actress for Sadi Adler is married?

IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME, NOT HIM. It's not fair. With so many awesome and complex characters, it's hard to pick a favorite. But out of the 23 members of the Vanderland gang, there is one that I'm certain nobody has ever picked as their favorite. I'm talking about a character who I'm convinced Rockstar wrote and designed to be irrelevant, to blend into the background, but that's what makes them so fascinating. They are a red herring in plain sight. This person is pushed to the sidelines in almost every scene they're in. And yet, they might hold the key to unraveling one of Red Dead 2's most hotly debated mysteries. What really happened to Dutch? And what caused his mental

decline? Was he always this way? Well, if you seek answers to those questions and more, I will be answering them in this video. Not all of them. I still have a Dutch video to make. But that's right, folks. Today we're doing a deep dive into Red Dead Redemption 2's most misunderstood character, the forgotten princess, Molly O'Shea. I really love him. You know, Dutch don't love you. Not in the way you want to be loved. You don't understand. How selfish are you? I love you, YOU GODDAMN BASTARD. It's like I always say, there's two theories when it comes to arguing with young women and neither of them work.

Actal O'Shea video. Really? Man of your talents. Okay. I was in the process of writing a Dutch video. Then I got to his love interest and I ended up writing so much about her that spun off into its own video. Then I decided screw it. I want to do a series where we analyze each member of the Vanderland gang, give them their time in the spotlight. By the way, I will finish the Red Dead 2 review before GTA 6. We're not going to have that meme where it's we got GTA 6 before the Red Dead 2 review. Trust me, this is just a snippet of the Red Dead 2 content I want to make. If I tried to tell you why I love Red Dead 2 all in one video, it would be 10 hours long. So, let me know what you think of this style of

content. If you enjoy it and want to see a Dutch video, then consider subscribing. I also want to give a big shout out to Game Mags and Point0 for compiling a lot of these easy to miss moments which only happen once in a playthrough. So, give their channels a sub. Link in the description. There's more to this Irish bird than meets the eye. Her character is so overlooked I might be the first person to make a deep dive video on her. A lot of fans really don't know what to make of Molly, and that's kind of the point. She's a ticking time bomb that becomes entirely predictable if you actually pay attention to her. Molly plays the role of a neglected girlfriend who ends up exploding in a fit of rage in her most memorable scene, seemingly out of

nowhere. It's very shocking, and if you've ever experienced a breakup that seemingly came out of left field, you can relate to Molly. Initially, you might be dumbfounded that the relationship just ended, but once you start looking back at certain moments, you notice the signs and realize this explosion had been building up for a while. Molly is the canary in the mind. She's the first to see Dutch as the vagrant he really is. She doesn't relate to anybody else, and so the gang fails to see the big giant red flag she's waving. Look at how Dutch is treating me. I'm being treated like [__] He doesn't care. But who is Molly really?

Rockstar's official description says she's a Dublin girl and the object of Dutch's affection. For now, at least. Molly is too high-rung for a life on the run, and it's all starting to take a toll on her. She claims to be from a wellto-do Irish family who came over to America on a romantic whim in search of adventure and excitement. Molly certainly found that in Dutch Vanderland, but wants more than he can or is prepared to give her. She considers herself a few cuts above the other gang members, which hasn't won her many supporters in camp. Molly is one of the most unique members of the gang because we hardly know anything about her. She rarely opens up and what little dialogue she has revolves around Dutch.

But despite being the girlfriend of the leader of the gang, she's not really involved in the gang's activities. She's the only member never seen riding a horse, nor does she ever accompany Arthur on a mission. I mean, even the Loathome Strauss helped us cheat in poker. She doesn't commit any crimes or track down leads. There's an outfit in the game's files that suggests Molly was meant to join you in the Sand Deni party, but her presence there was cut. Could have been time constraints, but maybe Rockstar realized it didn't make sense for her to be there because at that point in the story, Dutch is neglecting her every advance and probably wouldn't have wanted to go even if she was invited. Despite being

closest to Dutch physically, emotionally she is the furthest thing from his mind. Yes. Could I have a word with you? Not now. Can you believe that, girl? All I've got going on, and she wants to talk. Everything okay with you two? I got far more important things to worry about right now than Molly O'Shea. Molly has the least amount of dialogue in a main story, yet she'll often appear in cutscenes just kind of like standing there. The one mission Molly gives the player, it's such an in-your-face bait and switch.

Yes, Miss Oshi. Ah, call me Molly, would you? How is Dutch? I mean, how does he seem to you? I'm about the same as usual, I guess. I really love him, you know, but if he The player has gotten to know basically everyone else in the gang, and you think you'll finally have a moment to learn more about Dutch's mysterious girlfriend. But then everyone's favorite uncle, Mr. shows up and says, "No, no, no, no. Don't pay attention to Molly." Every time Molly is the focus of a scene, the plot immediately pivots away from her.

Trust Dutch, Mr. Morgan. You have to. They got Micah. Like he always says, loyalty is everything. So Arthur, excuse me, Miss O'Shea. Well, is on your sour face. I thought we were going to do something with Molly. These scenes are spread out over tens of hours, so it's easy for a first time player to simply forget who this lady is. But when compiling these scenes together, let's just say there is no such thing as a coincidence. Keep in mind RDR2 took eight years to develop. They used motion capture for a large amount of scenes. So the actor's positioning and framing within each shot must be intentional, right? What I'm

trying to say is it costs money to put Molly O'Shea's barely visible cleavage in the background of a scene she has nothing to do with. She's there for a reason. Keep an eye out for these Molly O'Shea sightings. Some of them are really funny. You rarely see her interact with the rest of the gang. And when she does, it doesn't go all that well. Damn you [__] If she's not with Dutch, then she's by herself. Typically in spots the player has to go out of their way to find, far isolated from the main camp. There's no miniame you can play with Molly and no side content associated with her. The one thing she gets is an item fetch quest for a pocket mirror. An item which represents her vanity and desire to please Dutch, who is only interested in

her physical appearance. On both a narrative and gameplay mechanics level, Molly is designed to be missed, ignored, overlooked, and forgotten. And there are far too many examples of this for it to be anything other than intentional on Rockstar's part. She's not involved in the main plot, so she doesn't have much to say to Arthur in between missions, which means the player is naturally disincentivized to talk to her. How she was treated reflects on Dutch and what that says about him. Molly's character arc can only be found through missable content, camp conversations. But when looking at all her behaviors and mannerisms, Rockstar paints a clear picture of Molly as the outcast among outcasts.

Jumping into chapter 1, Molly stays in the same room with Dutch and Coulter. There's a bunch of folks in the other building if you want some company. Dutch is all the company I need. And that's it. That's all she has to say in chapter 1. When the gang arrives at Horseshoe Overlook, Dutch gives a big speech emphasizing that it's time everybody to earn their keep. A huge part of chapter 2 focuses on how the gang works together at their best. You get to meet and go on a mission with pretty much all of them and get a sense of their diverse personalities. The collection box is introduced and over

time you'll see pretty much everyone's name in there. Everyone except Molly. She makes it a point of not contributing. I'm sure Grimshaw could use an extra pair of hands around here. Well, nobody's serving girl, Mr. Morgan. But I don't I know I don't want to. She's the only woman who doesn't do any chores. Girl power, am I right, fellas? So, unlike Tilly, Karen, Abigail, Mary, Beth, or Grimshaw, you won't see her washing clothes, knitting, or anything like that. Her camp behavior is far more limited. Want to lend a hand? Uh, I'd love to, but uh I'm so in love with Tilly. I'm so in love. He's uh he's he's not doing the washing, that's for sure.

Later in chapter 2, Arthur takes the women into town for a girl's night out. And on the way, Tilly brings up Molly. You think we should have asked Molly to come with us? Oh no. Miss O'Shea is far too high and mighty now for the likes of us or to do any real work. She's a society lady now. It's real easy to miss Molly's declining mental state, but this is the start of it. You can actually follow up on this bit of dialogue in camp where Molly confronts Karen about what she said. I heard what you said about me. What? I said I heard what you said about me.

Did you? You know, you're not so high and mighty and above everyone than you think you are. Whatever you say. Damn you. You ain't so smart. You little trollup. Ironically, Karen, who is also a hotheaded, jilted lover, ends up being the closest thing to a friend Molly ever has, which is really sad when that friend is [__] slapping you into the afterlife. You damn you. And you be careful before you hit me again, you goddamn [__] Dutch or no Dutch, you'll be up there with the angels playing hard before sunset.

God, I love Karen. But it seems like Molly doesn't really fit in with the women. Once she rescues Shawn, the gang throws a party and everyone's here except that blonde guy. And we see a rare moment where Molly takes center stage. She dances with Dutch and for a brief moment, it seems like the two are happy to be together. It might be the only positive interaction they have in the entire game. So, Dutch's gang is comprised of outlaws, outcasts, people who were victims of discrimination, abuse, and/or don't have a place in civilized society. This place ain't no such thing as civilized.

Ironically, Molly is the only person who comes from civilized society. But there's one person she has a lot in common with. It's Molly O'Shea. We've both come uh a long way from home, eh? Despite sharing the same homeland, it seems Molly has more contempt for Shawn than anyone else. You don't like me very much, do you? I don't have much opinion on you. Notice the body language, by the way. Shawn is trying to get into her face and Molly keeps turning away. That's the mo cap in action, baby.

I guess I didn't come to America to meet boys who called out of the local bog when I could have paid them to sweep me chimies at home. She doesn't even look at Shawn while they're talking until he starts waging class warfare and throwing out 19th century slurs. I knew it. You're a snotty nose little West. I am no such thing. Of course you are. Oh [__] You didn't just say that. Now to all my viewers outside of the UK, it may shock you to learn that um England and Ireland have not always been on the

best of terms. You could say they've had some troubles in the past. My gosh, Michael. Wow. Look. We're in the home of the enemy. Cat, thousand years. Just enjoy your holiday. Michael Tracer, Michael. So, calling her a West Britain culturally is the same as calling an American a Confederate. It's like calling someone a red coat. You're a traitor. You stand against your people, your homeland, and kin. You're not one of us. And Shawn is right on the money. Much like how Molly is the first to see Dutch for who he truly is, Shawn is the first to see Molly for who she truly is, nobody amongst these outlaws actually

likes her because we're never really shown any redeeming qualities or talents she might have. She's rude, stuck up, almost always complaining, but never contributing. She becomes paranoid, delusional, and lashes out at anyone who tries to empathize or help her. In simpler terms, Molly is a [__] which does make her hard to sympathize with. However, there is one scrap of paper you can find in Dutch's tent that gives a rare glimpse into her mind, and it paints Molly in a totally different light. But within this poem is a very melancholy message, an eerie foreshadowing of the game's climactic ending and the origin of one of Arthur's most iconic lines. I was a girl until your call commanded me to cross the sea.

I've nothing left. I gave you all. Your land and love are vast and free. I was a girl until your call. You stood so strong and dark and tall. You stole the heartbeat out of me. I have nothing left. I gave you all. Your lips enchant. Your eyes enthral. Your empire is of ecstasy. I was a girl until your call. Your parasites and lackey crawl, mocking a love they dare not see. I have nothing left. I gave you all. I sit in solitude and scrawl these wretched words and wait for thee. I was a girl until your call. I've nothing left. I gave you all. Fellas, if a woman ever starts writing poems about you, don't say anything.

Just give her a hug. Your parasites and lackey crawl, mocking a love they dare not see. This explains her hostility to the rest of the gang when they try to tell her that don't love you. Not in the way you want to be loved. Later on, when she starts yapping about how everyone is laughing at her, well, this is where that idea came from. I sit in solitude and scroll these wretched words and wait for thee. This is something she doesn't enjoy writing. And the meaning is pretty straightforward. I gave up everything I had for you. Sounds familiar, doesn't it? I have nothing left. I gave you all I had. The poetry of it all.

It's like poetry sort of they rhyme. I [__] love this game. Connecting the dots and figuring out just how deep these icebergs go. So, the poem reveals the source of Dutch's most egregious character flaw, which is that he expected absolute loyalty from his friends and followers. If they gave that to him, he did not offer that same courtesy in return to anyone. He expected them to give their all. Like he always says, loyalty is everything. So, one of the more obvious examples of this is chapter 4, he's like, "We'll kill everyone to save little Jack." And in chapter six, he's like, "Sorry, can't help you. I always hated kids."

But Molly's poem also reveals her biggest character flaw. There's a bit of deception. She writes, "I gave you all." But did she really? No, relationships are a two-way street. Both parties have to put in the effort, and she just doesn't, like at all. You can see the disconnect between Molly and Dutch when he starts sharing a passage from his favorite author, Evelyn Miller. He who finds things is wise, but he who continues to seek is ever more free. Isn't that the most wonderful idea of all? Well, I guess it is quite pretty. How you doing, pretty? It's magnificent, my dear. Magnificent.

She doesn't even really make a half-assed attempt to understand what Dutch is talking about. Molly expected the world to be given to her. She felt entitled to Dutch's love, but we never see anything she does to earn that. She does not contribute. Now, let's talk about love for a second. I know, I know dating women is like gay and all of that, but you know, this is in Red Dead Redemption 2. So, that means it's not gay and it's all good to talk about. No homo. Point is, we never see or feel why these two are together, how they met, what they see in each other. You just don't feel the love, baby. And who better to reveal the truth of Dutch's feelings towards Molly than a woman who has a lot of experience with men.

See, I love him and I know he loves me, but you're a sweet girl that you don't strike me as an idiot. Dutch don't love you. Not in the way you want to be loved. Oh, don't make a fool of yourself. You don't understand. Unfortunately, I do. Molly tries her best to avoid confronting the truth and literally just runs away from it. I'd also like to mention that when Dutch comes face to face with Cole Driscoll, you get the sense that he really hasn't gotten over his deceased girlfriend, Annabelle. liked Annabelle. His heart belongs to another woman and he's unable to give it to anyone else.

His love for Annabelle also fuels his quest for revenge against Cole. Now, I'm going to make a bold claim and say that I don't think Molly even knows what she loves about Dutch. Remember, she's an aristocrat, so maybe her idea of marriage or a relationship is much more artificial, transactional, less about real love and more about loving the status. Because of this, Molly doesn't seem capable or know how to put in the right kind of effort to win Dutch's heart. But Abigail's wisdom and insight into the male psyche falls on deaf ears, and so the suffering will continue for Molly O'Shea. At some point in chapter 3 and 4, Molly will swap outfits. She might be an emotional wreck, but damn,

she looks ready for a night out on the town, like a peacock strutting its feathers in a desperate cry for attention. Notice me, Dutch pie. Notice me. In this exotic outfit, she looks even more out of place amongst the rest of the gang's dirty, grimy, sweatiness. Abigail is not the only one to notice Molly as a ticking time bomb. As luck would have it, one of Dutch's former love interests is also aware. Well, it's Miss O'Shea. She doesn't seem too happy. That's her business. Well, I hope so. I hope she doesn't make it all our business.

Yeah. Yeah, I don't think that's going to happen. I mean, when has mistreating a woman ever backfired, right? Am I right, fellas? The scene is kind of interesting to look back on if you remember who ends up uh killing Molly. Dutch is not only neglecting Molly, he's starting to take an interest in somebody else, someone younger who shares his passion for reading. What are you reading? Oh, just some silly romance. Now, what could be silly about romance? Well, in this case, plenty. Without romance, we are nothing but monkeys.

Monkeys? So, the small-minded scientists keep telling us. Yeah. Enjoy your reading. Like the Karen scene, you can follow up on this as Molly catches whiff of Dutch's interest in Mary Beth. I've seen you looking at her, Dutch. Who? You know who. Getting too old for you, am I? That's how it usually works with you, isn't it? You're delusional again. And yet he still goes back and does it again in what might be the funniest moments in Red Dead 2.

Still reading, I see. Yes, I'm done working. I'm not Miss Scrimshaw. I know you work hard. There is something about you, Mary Beth. There really is. Thank you. Quite a lady she's becoming. Really quite something. I love that John and Charles are scripted in this scene to just Dude, what? They both stop what they're doing at the same time just to Are you [__] serious? If you remember, Mary Beth and Molly were there when Dutch was sharing a passage from Evelyn Miller.

It's like poetry sort of. They rhyme. Molly doesn't take this all that well. You don't fool me, Dutch. Is that so? Yes. Yes, that's so you don't fool me one bit. You're a no good. degenerate liar. You're exactly what you say you're not. You hear? Whatever you say, miss. Oh, I've got a lot more to say to you. Perhaps some other time. I hope you drop down dead. Near the end of chapter 3, when Ross and Milton confront the gang, everyone's here. And who's that standing behind the Pinkerton? Why, it's just a red herring.

Isn't it odd that she's in the background looking towards Dutch in this scene? Almost like she came with Milton and Ross. Moving on to the party in chapter 4. Everyone is getting drunk and celebrating, but Molly does not dance with Dutch this time. Instead, she confronts him. It's the last conversation they have before chapter 6. And if you've ever had a fight with your partner in public or at a party, it kills the vibe. What is wrong with you? What is wrong I have the feeling you're about to tell me. You have ruined my life. I'm sure you do. You see everything differently. promise when you're here you pay.

I love the juxtaposition between everyone dancing and singing and Molly is just going through it. The alcohol has given her the liquid courage to let it all out. After this point, she becomes a total recluse at times is all dressed up, got her makeup done, and she sits in the corner by herself, slouched over. She looks utterly miserable and pathetic. She keeps yapping about how everyone is always laughing at me, lying to me, and laughing to me. Incidentally, Karen is the one who makes one final attempt to help Molly. Listen, it's a hard life this world for anyone born without means.

Anies judges those who find it hard as a fool. I'm a lot of things. I'm not quite a fool. Yeah. Well, turns out I am. Why? For believing in something. For believing I was better somehow and then all of you laughing at me or feeling sorry for me. I can't. I just Molly is the first one to fully turn against Dutch. During this chapter, you can find Molly on the dock. She freaks out and runs away. But if you chase and antagonize her, you can get a very rare bit of dialogue in what I think is one of Arthur's most evil moments. Have you seen the way Dutch looks at Mary Beth? I don't know how anybody plays low on her Arthur. Like, how do you live with yourself, man? So [__] up.

Molly has no friends, no support structure. She's going through a horrible breakup with a man who has already forgotten she existed and is now flirting and lusting over a younger woman. Her mental health is at an all-time low and you can physically chase her to tear her down even further. Sometime in chapter 4, Molly leaves the camp and her disappearance is hard to notice. Later, when Arthur and Dutch come back from Guarmma and Sadi saves the gang, they relocate to Leay briefly. And would you take a guess who isn't there? Well, yeah, Sean, Lenny, Hosea, but also Molly. Dutch doesn't ask about her, and nobody mentions her except Karen, if you ask, who doesn't seem too concerned. Where's Molly, by the way?

Nobody's seen her in ages. Good riddens, I say. Huh. Okay. It's as if the writers wanted to give you one last mention reminder of her existence before her most important scene when you relocate to the cesspool known as Beaver Hollow and a forgotten princess takes center stage. So, now that we've seen everything that's built up to this final moment of Molly's character arc, it's her breakout moment. For many players, this is likely one of, if not the only things they remember about her. As the gang is getting set up in their new [__] hole, Uncle returns with a surprise. I FOUND HER DRUNKEST ANTENEATH. You're back. How jolly, Miss O.

Johnny, you suck of [__] Molly returns to the gang, man. I rateate. She's so fed up with the lack of attention and care. She is crashing out in front of everybody. Bad and drunk. The master, THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY. CALM DOWN. I won't be ignored. Just Vanderlin. I am him. I ain't her or any student. CALM YOURSELF. YOU DON'T OWE ME NOTHING. I don't owe you nothing. After five agonizing chapters of neglect, her patience has finally run out and she spills her guts to the man she loved in front of everybody. The situation could be so easily dissolved

if Dutch just said, "Hey, let me talk to you in the cave." Even if he just lied to her yet again like he's lying to everybody else. But this frog has been boiling for too long and she's jumping out of the pot. I'll spit in your eye. I did. I told them. I'm sorry. No, I told them. I tell them again. Now I've got God's ear. You told who? What? Mr. Milton and Mr. Ross about the bank robbery. And I wanted them to kill you. You did what? Dutch. You could see how little Dutch gives a [__] because bro even pulls out his gun. Like dog, you really about to kill your ex? But you know something,

fellas, all she needs is just the tiniest bit of comfort. But Dutch can't even give her that. You told on me. You betrayed me. What? Just calm down, Arthur. She's a fool. Get her out of here. You know the rules. We're not so big now, are we? Your majesty, you damn. Her death is one of the most tragic and most revealing for the blackhearted scoundrel Dutch has become. And the once caring mother of the flock kills one of her chicks. Dutch reacts like a pile of trash that's been stanking up the camp

for months was just finally thrown in the garbage. Now get back to work. All of you get back to work after that. And then everyone just kind of pretends like nothing happened. It's shocking how most of the gang don't seem to care too much about the horrific, brutal death of this young woman, or at least none of them make the connection between her death and Dutch's indifference to it. The Canary is dead, and even the kindhearted Tilly expresses no remorse or sympathy for Molly's death. Molly got what she deserved. Nearly got us all killed. Most players are going to be more shocked at her death than they are mourning it. But taking a closer look at her story, we've seen where this came from. There's nobody Dutch treated worse

than Molly. And the only person to really understand Molly was Karen. YOU'RE A [__] MURDERER. SHE BROKE THE RULES. SHE DID NO SUCH THING. SHE WAS IN LOVE. YOU SOURFACED OLD CRONE. Godamn you. Murderer. It's fitting that Karen understood what Molly was going through because she also lost somebody that she loved. For a man in a relationship, there's nothing scarier than a woman who has finally and completely run out of patience. So fed up with her neglect and isolation, she just starts spitting venom at Dutch. Just she's at the point in the relationship where she's just saying [__] to hurt him, just to get some kind of reaction or acknowledgement of her

existence. The canary has just died. And from the outside, Beaver Hollow starts to look more like a coal mine. On this video from Nomadic Gamer, I saw a comment that changed my perspective on Molly's last scene. The legendary Tashi writes, "I'm convinced that Molly's final scene is suicide. She said that about Milton and Ross because she wanted to die while also hurting Dutch because she knew her death wouldn't hurt him, but a perceived betrayal would. Wait, is this a suicide? People do crazy things when they're in love. Some can't handle being on the receiving end of a breakup or they've given so much to their partner they can't imagine life without them. In extreme cases, a partner might

threaten to take their own life, either as a manipulative tactic, a laststitch attempt to salvage the relationship, or as a genuine cry for help. As both Arthur and Grimshaw point out, she knew the rules, Arthur. Yeah, she knew the rules. If Molly knew the rules, then she knew she'd be killed here. And so this being a suicide suddenly makes a lot of sense. Makes her death even more tragic. But before she left this world, Molly would inflict whatever damage she could to the man who broke her heart and left her with nothing. They really should have called this game Red Dead depression.

It's ironic that one of Dutch's former lovers killed his current one. Molly was the only one who didn't do any chores. Who was in charge of the ladies that did the chores? The same person who fired the gun. Who else shares the same fate of being shot in the stomach in front of everybody and left for dead? The crow holding the gun right now. The real tragedy of Molly is that for all the schemes Dutch concocted, all the times he talked about the plan, Molly was never part of it. And when it comes time for another character to be killed right in front of Dutch's eyes, his indifference won't be so out of character because we saw how he reacted to Molly. Her death sets the stage for

disaster, establishing a brutally dark, foreoding tone for the game's final chapter. Her death is an omen of what is to come, and it marks the start of Red Dead 2's depressing final chapter. Only with the power of hindsight can you really understand Molly O'Shea's character arc. And only with the power of hindsight can you understand why you might have gone through a breakup that at the time didn't make sense to you. Here are all these little things I didn't pick up on. Except in Red Dead 2's case, it's someone else's breakup and you're just a witness. So, I find Molly's struggle to be quite relatable.

One has to wonder, seeing how Abigail helped Jon turn away from the destructive life of an outlaw, how she saved him. I wonder if Molly could have been to Dutch what Abigail was to Jon. And well, John made it. He's the only one. Despite all their fighting and arguments in Red Dead 2, ultimately Jon and Abigail choose a life together. And that's the difference between them and Dutch and Molly. The gang's reaction to her death is equally illuminating. Some argue Molly had it coming. I'm feeling she got exactly what she deserved. Bill and Javier react the same way. Can't believe that [__] Molly ratted us out. I can't believe that [__] ratted on us.

It kind of shows you that these two see eye to eye on things as they start to resemble their Red Dead 1 counterparts. At best, Molly gets modest sympathy from Swanson and Mary Beth. Abigail is unsure. If she ran it on us, what could he do? But look at this place. No. I like that Arthur, as the player's vessel for the story, is questioning her death. Was she really the rat? It's planting that seed in the player's head. If she was even telling the truth, girl was crazy. But Molly's death has a huge impact on the story that neither the player or the gang realizes until it's far too late. And it seems to resolve that entire subplot of who is the rat.

M. You mean Molly? Molly O'Shea. Sweated her a couple of times. Never talked a word. Had to let her go. You're the rat. M. I'm Molly. D him. You're dying. black lung. I find Molly especially compelling because nobody cares about her. Not the writers, not the characters, not the players, and it's hard to empathize with a person who doesn't want to be helped and doesn't help others. But I find her struggle very human and relatable. I think at some point we've all felt like nobody understands me. And it's a natural defense mechanism to lash out at those trying to help rather than admit

some fault and accept help. And a common theme with the Vanderlin gang members who survive is they were willing to be helped or to help themselves. And Molly was neither. So she partially brought this on herself. As a final insult to her memory, Molly is the only member of the gang who dies and is not given a grave. At least the grave cannot be found in game without console commands. Her final resting place was forgotten by the developers themselves. But again, it makes sense because they didn't like her, so she's not given a proper burial.

She's burned. Not buried, not mourned, burned, thrown away. Mr. Pearson, Mr. Williamson, get this body out of here and get it burnt. But her ashes will come back to haunt the Vanderland gang as most of them mistakenly believe the rat has been exterminated. I love Red Dead, too, for how relatable its characters are to real life. Molly embodies the trope of unrequited love, having feelings for someone, and those feelings never truly being reciprocated. It's heartbreaking. And as unlikable, detached, and irrelevant she might have been, Molly deserved better. I think we've all been in a position where we just wanted to be loved by someone. That's gay, Actman. I know. No, I don't have feelings cuz feelings are gay.

Most players are not going to be super sad about Molly's death, but it's hard not to feel a bit of empathy for Red Dead 2's forgotten princess. Out of all the reactions to her death, Charles sums her up perfectly. I didn't really know Molly so well. Nobody did, Charles. Nobody did. And that is Red Dead 2's most misunderstood character. I hope you learned something new about the game and or Molly O'Shea. I made this video partially to prove that even a character like Molly, who many people don't care about, is still massively important in the grand scheme of Red Dead 2 and its overarching story. It's I think it's arguably one of the best written games of all time. And the fact that I had

this much to say about Molly O'Hoo is a testament to the quality of that writing. Though her role in the story is mostly as a red herring in the earliest clues to Dutch's mental decline, she's also a tragic figure, someone we all could become, a scorned lover who gave their heart to the wrong person and was left with nothing to lose. What greater insult is there than to be defined by your death rather than by the life you lived? And now you see why it's taking so long to make a Red Dead 2 review. So maybe this will hold you over. Maybe you'll be disappointed by a Molly O'Shea video. But if you like this style of in-depth analysis on specific characters, I enjoyed making it and uh I

think it helps to make smaller, more focused videos like this because Red Dead 2 is such a massive game. Hope you enjoyed the video. Thank you all for watching. All right, everyone. This is the O'Shea man signing out. Peace. I just know there are two theories to arguing with women and neither one works. It's like I always say, there's two theories when it comes to arguing with young women and neither of them work. The poetry of it