Alice

Look, I get that a lot of people love Kenny because he's an OG from season 1 and im not ignoring that Kenny went through some horrible traumas. Losing his wife, his son and second love is what exacerbates his behaviour. But this doesn't excuse his actions, treatment of others and failure to cooperate in a group, in a survival situation. One of Kenny's defining flaws is that he treats friendship as transactional.

If Lee disagrees with him—especially over Larry—Kenny becomes openly resentful, despite Lee saving his family one more than one occasion (the dairy farm and motel evacuation) and may even refuse to help rescue Clementine later. Perhaps Kenny's ugliest moment:

If Lee hasn't sided with Kenny enough throughout the season, Kenny initially refuses to help rescue an eight-year-old girl because of past disagreements.

He can eventually be convinced, but only after arguing with Lee. And i think that Season 2 was his absolute worst. Almost immediately Kenny stars insisting his plans are correct, everyone else is stupid, disagreeing him with is betrayal. For example, Nick questioning Wellington, Kenny snaps at him. He often loses him temper, this made him unreliable as a teammate when emotions were high. If Clementine decides she wants to go back South like the rest of the group, he guilt trips her in the car. "What was that back there? I expected more outta you, Clem." He was completely hypocritical when it came to Sarita's death. Killing Larry, he could justify because he believed he would turn in a locked room. Yet no matter what Clem chooses to do after Sarita is bitten, he chooses to blame a child. He doesn't think before he does things, he rushes into situations putting others in danger. For example, the radio situation with Carver. There is no way of knowing how Carver would have reacted if Kenny had just handed it over. But he decided to insult, a clearly disturbed man, resulting in himself getting mutilated and Clementine getting caught in the crossfire. He often responds to conflict with shouting, intimidation or violence. But I think Jane said it best, in regard to Kenny's state.

I've seen that look before... Clem, he beat that boy within an inch of his life. We are way past fine. I know Kenny's a nice guy, Clem. I bet Carver was a nice guy too, once. Probably had a nice job and a nice, pretty wife. Then all this happened. And one day, he caved some kid's face in and realized he could sleep at night."

The quote "Sometimes duty is the death of love" is a poignant reversal of the more well-known phrase, emphasizing how a deep sense of obligation or responsibility can force someone to suppress, abandon, or even destroy the love they hold dear.

Carmen grows up believing she belongs in V.I.L.E., only to discover its true nature. This revelation shapes her into a rogue agent, committing her life to stopping V.I.L.E.’s global crimes. Her new duty—to justice, to righting wrongs, to protecting the innocent—becomes her core identity.

But this mission often comes at the expense of personal connections.

Carmen’s bond with her found family—Player, Zack, Ivy, and others—is deep, but she constantly keeps them at arm’s length emotionally. She rarely rests, rarely opens up, and often carries the weight of her mission alone. Her duty to dismantle V.I.L.E. consumes her, leaving little room for vulnerability or a normal life. Even the mystery of her parentage—especially the truth about Dexter Wolfe—represents a personal longing she postpones, or sacrifices, in service to her larger cause.

There are moments where Carmen shows glimpses of love: for her friends, even for her enemies when she refuses to harm them unnecessarily. But these feelings are often sidelined. She walks a lonely path not because she wants to—but because her duty demands it. In this way, her sense of responsibility kills or delays the love she might otherwise embrace.

“Sometimes duty is the death of love” perfectly encapsulates Carmen’s journey. While love motivates her—love for justice, for those harmed by V.I.L.E., for the team who supports her.

She sacrifices connection, rest, and emotional fulfillment in service of her mission. Unlike her father, who chose love over duty and paid the price, Carmen chooses duty over love—and pays a different price: isolation, longing, and emotional restraint.

Yet, this sacrifice also defines her heroism. It shows that Carmen’s strength lies not just in what she fights against, but in what she’s willing to give up to do what’s right.

Saw a lot of people doing characters as the Seven Deadly Sins, and I wanted to do it. So, here you go. (I will be posting other parts, like this. With Virtues, greek gods; etc.)

Carmen: Pride (Superbia)—but in a noble, almost heroic way.

Carmen is highly confident in her abilities, always staying steps ahead of her pursuers. She takes immense pride in her work, whether it's outsmarting V.I.L.E. or reclaiming stolen artifacts. She has a bit of a showmanship streak—she doesn’t just steal, she makes a statement. Unlike typical arrogance, her pride is balanced by a strong moral compass.

However, unlike the sinful version of Pride, Carmen’s is more about self-assurance and justice rather than arrogance or vanity. If anything, she embodies the "Virtuous Pride" of someone who knows their worth but doesn’t let it consume them.

Shadowsan: Wrath (Ira)—but in a disciplined and controlled way, more like righteous fury than reckless anger.

Shadowsan is a warrior, trained in combat, and his fighting style reflects precision and intensity.

Early on, he is ruthless as a V.I.L.E. operative, showing little hesitation in battle.

His eventual betrayal of V.I.L.E. comes from anger at their corruption—his wrath is focused on justice rather than destruction.

Unlike uncontrolled wrath, Shadowsan channels his anger strategically, teaching Carmen discipline rather than revenge.

Shadowsan’s version of Wrath is more like a samurai’s honor-bound fury—cold, calculated, and only unleashed when truly necessary.

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