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I can't stop thinking about the scene where Leonidas wishes Ephialtes a long life, and Ephialtes reacts with despair. Viewers often interpret Leonidas's words as an insult. It was not; he meant them genuinely; he was recognizing Ephialtes as a man.
What commenters miss is the confusion that briefly flashes on Leonidas's face after he sees Ephialtes's reaction.
This creates a completely different interpretation. Leonidas was not insulting Ephialtes. His confusion shows that he thought of Ephialtes's actions as instrumental, for personal gain. But the true cause of Ephialtes's betrayal--his resentment--is something he cannot relate to. It is beyond his comprehension.
Ephialtes was offered a role with the Spartan army. Tending to the wounded. Helping with supplies. But because he physically cannot participate as an equal within the Spartan ranks and is therefore refused that role, he rebels. But his rebellion is not against Leonidas. It is a rebellion against reality itself. It is a rebellion against the gods.
Ephialtes was demanding a recognition that was physically impossible, given the sort of being that he was. And in response, he decides to betray and destroy everything that is good.
Leonidas cannot comprehend that. It is so outside of his moral frame that it is the one thing about the unfolding events that he never understands before his death. It shows the purity of Leonidas's heart, the nobility that he takes with him to his death.
This film is mythic. It is deeper than most people appreciate. When it was released, it was widely hated by liberal reviewers. The reasons for this are obvious. They are Ephialtes.
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In memory of the great Catherine O'Hara, I think it's tragically beautiful & poetic that her final scene in a live-action narrative film was her riding the Soul Train at the end of BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE. A perfect farewell. Rest in peace, Catherine. See you at the Great Beyond.