Well, Sasha and Connie had it better than the trio, but they had it still worse than Jean. Sasha had to deal with starvation and her way of life being threatened by people from the outside. Plus it was established that she used to fear the world beyond her little community/tribe. And Connie's whole family and village were recently killed except for his mum who became a titan. If we take the 2nd OVA as canon Jean still has both parents and judging by the house he lived in they were fairly well-off, too.
I always feared that this foreshadowed Jean killing an incompetent leader (maybe to save his friends?) and as a result making so many enemies that it leads to his death. Dunno about Jean becoming such a bad leader himself, but it's an interesting idea. As of right now, he seems to represent the idea of a humane and compassionate leader and we'll see how that goes in the future.
Back in the day, people predicted that he might try to kill Erwin, but yeah, with the current developments people's predictions have shifted to Levi. I suppose we'll have to wait and see how Jean's relationship with Levi unfolds after this. One way I could see it go even worse would be if Historia really joined her father's side. Jean would probably blame it on Levi's treatment of her.
ARYT - Or he might try to kill Hange, who will assume command of the Corps if Erwin dies in prison. But I find your speculation compelling - he has no animus toward Hange, whereas Levi's treatment of Historia angered him.
Hange would be interesting, too, but I agree that it's unlikely given that he hasn't even interacted with Hange yet.
Levi would be the worst possible target for Jean, though, since he has no hopes of ever winning a fight against him. But it's currently the most likely one. Wonder what plot purpose it would serve, if it happens.
Jean wouldn't necessarily have to win a fight with Levi. All he'd need would be proficiency with firearms, the element of surprise, and a willingness to pull the trigger when his life isn't being threatened.
But, yeah, I'm not sure how it would further the plot either.
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(Anonymous) 2014-06-10 03:10 pm (UTC)(link)And Connie's whole family and village were recently killed except for his mum who became a titan. If we take the 2nd OVA as canon Jean still has both parents and judging by the house he lived in they were fairly well-off, too.
I always feared that this foreshadowed Jean killing an incompetent leader (maybe to save his friends?) and as a result making so many enemies that it leads to his death. Dunno about Jean becoming such a bad leader himself, but it's an interesting idea. As of right now, he seems to represent the idea of a humane and compassionate leader and we'll see how that goes in the future.
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(Anonymous) 2014-06-10 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)Or not necessarily a bad leader but a leader in strategic conflict with one or more of his subordinates. Or with traitors in the ranks.
But if that bit of foreshadowing wasn't a red herring, it's more likely that Jean will kill, or attempt to kill, Levi.
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(Anonymous) 2014-06-10 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)Levi would be the worst possible target for Jean, though, since he has no hopes of ever winning a fight against him. But it's currently the most likely one. Wonder what plot purpose it would serve, if it happens.
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(Anonymous) 2014-06-10 05:25 pm (UTC)(link)But, yeah, I'm not sure how it would further the plot either.