What happens if you don’t hang Cleet?
Explaining Cleet: In case you missed it
John Marston, the playable protagonist of Red Dead Redemption 2, comes face-to-face with Cleet, a member of his gang, who has previously double-crossed Mickey Milliman, a fellow gangster. Cleet is holding out at Mount Hagen, and John is informed of his location by Maggie Fotheringill’s brother, Cleet Bell. This encounter sets an important stage for John and his decisions regarding Cleet’s fate.
To Hang or Not to Hang: The Conundrum
The player is afforded the opportunity to choose one of two options: Either hang Cleet, bringing sense of justice and revenge or spare his life, ignoring his betrayal. These two choices have significant, yet subtle, implications: If you choose the dishonorable option
• Cleet Survives: John spares his life, allowing Cleet to live on and theoretically continue his nefarious lifestyle.
• Sadie Will Kill Him: Nonetheless, Sadie Adler promptly shoots and kills Cleet, as if John decides to spare his life does not mean Cleet leaves his criminal ways behind.
Why Does It Matters?
This decision illustrates the complexity of the universe Red Dead Redemption 2 presents. John Grapples with the Ambiguity of Morals: He is torn between seeking revenge and adhering to his own moral boundaries. The game portrays a gray area, urging players to consider the lasting, possibly life, for some characters: Cleet continues his criminal path, perhaps with new allies, putting his life in danger but still living. Alternatively John’s actions, when considering the context of his journey, lead more directly to the fate outlined above.
Constitutional Considerations
Before executing someone against moral impermanence, Red Riding Hood has an opinion. It is an old story about a person walking to a village to know if he will get on his journey. In simple view, if you are wrong about your choice, whether to hang or not at all, it can work well for the next people in the village.
On the other hand, not to hang or to avoid a life is also just the right thing. After a few minutes, not hanging Cleet means doing what you do best every day, but this gives something so unique, but this will become something more in the beginning.