shisei:

In countless stories, you have the hero who saves everyone, who always solves things in spite of the odds and stands as a strong, successful, triumphant icon. But Eren’s never been one who wins. Even this far into the story, despite the abilities he has, Eren still hasn’t been able to truly shine. Every time he has a moment, it’s snatched away and his flame is extinguished almost immediately.

The way he is bound here and unable to do a single thing about it is the defining image that makes Eren unique among current manga protagonists in stories of this type. The roles are entirely reversed. The author gives him these incredible powers, but refuses to make that fact a symbol of triumph, a ticket out of the issue, free him in any way or give him any respite. The more powerful Eren becomes, the more he is actually at risk, in danger, trapped and vulnerable. The stronger he becomes, the more he is treated like a monster and something that must be locked away from the world rather than embraced. 

His weaknesses and flaws are on the table for everyone to see at all times. He is powerful but more often powerless, expendable to those he is trying to save and a victim of his own species, to be used and thrown away for his beneficial abilities. Not the guy everyone trusts and is hopeful about just because of his capabilities and role in the story. Not the guy who is always able to get back at his oppressors. Not your usual shounen hero.

This is why I adore Eren.

(via pynox-deactivated20151009)