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Questions about Adam's Fate (Spoilers)

posted 9 years ago by dakowill11
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So I had a Forever marathon over the weekend and watched the final episodes. In the last episode with the conflict between Adam and Henry I was left feeling sorry for Adam's fate. I couldn't believe Henry would do such an horrible thing.

Nevertheless, I was left wondering about the following:

1) Was it revealed what Henry injected into Adam's neck?

2) Are the paralyzing effects permanent or will they wear off over time?

3) Does this mean Adam will live "forever" in the present completely immobile?

4) Won't his secret of immortality be revealed if he doesn't grow old and die?

5) If Adam dies in the present will he live again healed of the paralysis?

And thanks to anyone who can answer any of my questions...

[–] jerdan 9 years ago

I'm guessing :

1) Was it revealed what Henry injected into Adam's neck?
I don't think so (if it was, I missed it), but I guessed it was air (although probably something a bit more sophisticated).

2) Are the paralyzing effects permanent or will they wear off over time?
Permanent

3) Does this mean Adam will live "forever" in the present completely immobile?
Yes

4) Won't his secret of immortality be revealed if he doesn't grow old and die?
Yes, but I imagine Henry was planning on moving him every ten years or so and putting him in a new place with a fresh date of birth.

5) If Adam dies in the present will he live again healed of the paralysis?
Yes, I think a death leads to a 'full reset'. I would have thought that had it continued that would have happened (maybe the cliffhanger at the end of the second series would have been Henry being notified by the Hospital that Adam had gone).

[–] tenement-funster 9 years ago

It was just air, yes. The condition is permanent as far as we know - Adam's immortality does theoretically make him a different question - but in time it may no longer be. And yes, death would surely cure him. There's no reason to suspect that he would die though, barring medical intervention, which does sometimes happen of course.

In reply to the OP, it is a horrible thing, yes. Sadly, however, Henry really didn't have any choice.

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[–] dakowill11 9 years ago

In reply to the OP, it is a horrible thing, yes. Sadly, however, Henry really didn't have any choice.

Hmm...I'm a pacifist at heart so I believe we always have a choice especially when it comes to violence...However, having said that looking at the extreme circumstances Henry found himself in, i.e. with Adam intent on killing Henry for sport to test whether his theory was correct or not I totally understand and would view it as self-defense. Besides with Adam's immortality it wouldn't be so bad as killing a mortal human being since he'll "reset" and simply return again probably to wreak vengeance on Henry. Then again there's been a few times throughout the season wherein he took his own life. Now, however, in the paralyzed state he's in he doesn't have the chance unfortunately...

[–] tenement-funster 9 years ago

I'm also basically a pacifist*, but what else could he do? It was, as you say, self-defence, but he was also trying to protect the whole of humanity. Adam will kill anybody, at any time, for next to no reason. He's determined to upset Henry's life, and will do anything to make that happen. It's a horrible thing, and I like to imagine that it won't last too long, but I really don't see that there was any other choice. If nothing else, it gives Henry time to think, and perhaps find that other choice. Also, perhaps Adam will learn from the experience. The one good thing that comes from the show being axed is that you get to end this storyline in whichever way you choose.

* A "Doctor Who" pacifist, as it's known in cult TV circles. Takes its name from the second DW adventure, screened back in 1964. The Thals are pacifists as a result of a ghastly war, and refuse to defend themselves against the Daleks. The Doctor shows them that some things are worth fighting for.

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I find concussion quite invigorating.

[–] dakowill11 9 years ago

Thanks so much mate for answering my questions!

1) Was it revealed what Henry injected into Adam's neck?
I don't think so (if it was, I missed it), but I guessed it was air (although probably something a bit more sophisticated).

That's right! Now I recall a doctor mentioned to Henry that the cause of Adam's paralysis was an embolism.

2) Are the paralyzing effects permanent or will they wear off over time?
Permanent
3) Does this mean Adam will live "forever" in the present completely immobile?
Yes

Horrible thought that! I know of a few people who are suffering paralysis. One was born paralyzed with cerebral palsy, blind, unable to communicate and has lived the past 4 decades in a wheelchair. While another suffered an horseriding accident a couple of years ago and was paralyzed. It's a fate worse than death IMO. Horrible to imagine. Mind you Adam's fate is somewhat ironic considering he spent most, if not all, of his time morbidly fascinated with death and seeking the weapon responsible for his death in his first life under the illusion that it'd end his immortality once and for all. Now his desperation for death, I'm sure, will have multiplied 100-fold in that sorry condition he's in.

4) Won't his secret of immortality be revealed if he doesn't grow old and die?
Yes, but I imagine Henry was planning on moving him every ten years or so and putting him in a new place with a fresh date of birth.

Yeah I thought as much, but I think it'd be tough to take on that role i.e. Now Henry must ensure not only his secret doesn't become public, but now Adam's as well. Ah maddone!

5) If Adam dies in the present will he live again healed of the paralysis?
Yes, I think a death leads to a 'full reset'. I would have thought that had it continued that would have happened (maybe the cliffhanger at the end of the second series would have been Henry being notified by the Hospital that Adam had gone).

Phew! That's a relief! I'd hate to think of anyone--even the likes of Adam!--suffering paralysis, entombed in their own body with no escape. Poor, poor fellow

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