Lovecraft Country What Episode 4s Big Twist Means

Lovecraft Country: What Episode 4’s Big Twist Means

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Lovecraft Country episode 4, “A History Of Violence”, had a shocking twist in its final moments; here’s what THAT scene really means.

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Lovecraft Country What Episode 4s Big Twist Means

Warning! Major spoilers for Lovecraft Country episode 4, “A History of Violence”

Episode 4 of HBO’s Lovecraft Country ended with a shocking twist that saw one major character possibly en route to becoming a villain, but what does it really mean?

In episode 4, “A History of Violence”, Montrose Freeman (Michael K. Williams) murdered the person that he, Leti (Jurnee Smollett), and Atticus spent the whole episode inadvertently trying to locate in cold blood. While not looking for Yahima (Monique Candelaria) directly, the three set out on an Indiana Jones style adventure underneath the Museum of Natural History—specifically, Titus Braithwhite’s exhibit—to figure out more about the mysterious Sons of Adam and Christina’s (Abbey Lee) powers. Montrose, still reeling from his brother George’s (Courtney B. Vance) death, burned the book he was given in episode 2, “Whitey’s On The Moon”, which was connected to the Sons of Adam, and detailed their rules and customs. It is not the equally mysterious Book of Names, which Christina is searching for, specifically the long-lost pages that are connected to Hiram Winthrop, the previous—and very racist—owner of Leti’s new house.

However, Montrose burning the book is a big deal. It sets a precedent that he’s not keen on his son finding out more about the Sons of Adam, though whether this is for his protection or some other reason remains an unknown as of episode 4. Atticus is an avid reader, a fan of pulp fiction, and has been a very helpful navigator through the numerous, dangerous adventures he and his companions have undertaken. Montrose seems to be a very decisive, quick-thinking man who has a measured reason for everything he does. That being said, he likely had a very good reason—in his opinion—for killing someone who was, presumably, innocent.

Why Did Montrose Kill Yahima?

Lovecraft Country What Episode 4s Big Twist Means

The most likely reason why Montrose killed Yahima is because they carried answers about Titus Braithwhite directly. It has already been revealed that Atticus is somehow connected to Titus directly; in episode 2, he was used for Samuel Braithwhite’s (Tony Goldwyn) ritual to open the gates to the Garden of Eden. Samuel explained that this was because he was a direct descendant of Titus’. Episode 2 alluded to him being connected through a slave who escaped the lodge while it burned down; likely, the connection is through his mother’s side. Lovecraft Country episode 1, “Sundown”, had Atticus, George, and Leti seek out his missing father in Ardham, Massachusetts after he went missing to search for answers regarding his late wife’s—Atticus’ mother—familial history. At least, that’s what they gathered from the letter he sent. Potentially, this could be a lie. Montrose could have gone to the lodge in Ardham because he was looking for answers based on some other yet to be determined reason.

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However, this raises questions as to how much Montrose can actually be trusted. After all, another lie was possibly revealed when he and George had a conversation that alluded to the fact that George might be Atticus’ biological father. This is hinted at by an interaction George had with Atticus’ mother, Dora (Erica Tazel). Though romantic in nature, her presence at the lodge was merely a magical illusion used to distract him. Montrose could have felt betrayed by George’s affair, and thus doesn’t want Atticus to inherit whatever birthright he has coming, which may connect him to some great power. Also, there’s a chance that Montrose might be trying to take down the Sons of Adam completely, and knows that, should Atticus get involved with organization and accepted into it, he might have to kill him, too.

In episode 4, Montrose makes it clear that his actions are to protect his family, though whether that refers to Atticus or George—or both—is unknown. Despite Atticus’ parentage, they are still related by blood. Interestingly, Yahima’s character—though short-lived—added another element of subversion to Lovecraft’s racism. Not only were they instrumental in delivering Titus’ missing pages from the Book of Names to Atticus, Leti, and Montrose, but they had firsthand knowledge of Titus and his cruelty, as he was responsible for the decimation of their people, the Arawak tribe. Yahima served as a translator for Titus, and thus could likely read from the book, which would have been crucial to them figuring out the next step. However, as Yahima is now deceased—unless something can bring them back, or possibly figure out how to communicate with them from beyond the grave—they’ll have to try another route.

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What Role Could Atticus Play In The Sons Of Adam?

Atticus’ lineage is still a mystery as of episode 4. However, it’s very possible that he’s more powerful than he seems. Not only did he manage to close the gates to the Garden of Eden in episode 2, but this caused a chain reaction that turned all of the members of the Sons of Adam who were watching and participating in the ritual to stone. Montrose seems to be very keen on Atticus not being able to decipher and read from the Book of Names. The power behind the Book of Names is largely unknown, but there’s got to be a reason why everyone wants it. Since Atticus is a direct descendant of Titus Braithwhite, it’s possible that he can use whatever power the Book of Names holds to assert himself over the other Sons of Adam.

This would be an interesting role for Atticus to play in the Sons of Adam if, in fact, he could become their leader by learning how to open the gates to the Garden of Eden and obtain immortality along with the language of Adam itself. With immortality and the language of Adam as tools in his arsenal, it’s possible that he could become the most powerful sorcerer in history. Given Lovecraft Country’s overall theme, which deals with Black history and highlights a horrific time for Black Americans during the Jim Crow era, it would rewarding to see a Black man rise to power over a white organization with a racist past. Not only do the Sons of Adam discriminate against women, as they are an all-male group, but they also don’t seem to think as highly of Atticus despite him being a blood relative of Titus’. He may be a legacy member of their fraternity, but he’s still not one of them in their eyes, due to his race and lineage.

Perhaps Atticus’ mother found out that he would have the ability to decipher the language of Adam, and was killed for it. Her death is still one of many mysteries that Lovecraft Country has yet to reveal.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/lovecraft-country-episode-4-montrose-yahima-murder-reason/

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