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The Alvarez Family

posted 8 years ago by Emathy
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I can't believe no one asked this yet (at least as far as I've seen): What are your thoughts about the Alvarez family? Was Marco the sole exception, or did he go out like the others? Based on the examiner conversation midway through the dorm test, it seems like his predecessors really did make it through. But then again, maybe not? Maybe they just let it appear to be the case like with others who died? (Although I suppose it depends what would have happened if Joana didn't decide to go back. It's possible they might have ended that test a different way: by killing enough to be the last ones standing. I wouldn't put it past Rafael to let that go.)

[–] georgedshea 8 years ago

Well my thinking is if he went that crazy maybe his family did too. because they have had everything gave to them so they would be spoiled

[–] guilhermeomena 8 years ago

The last episode brought me to this aswell. Maybe his family's fate was just like his and he was fighting for an illusion somewhat like Michele, not really sure of what he was to find there.

[–] vladdx 8 years ago

Considering the agent guy was fanboying so much over him being an Alvarez I think Marco was definitely the exception in the family. Unlike Marco, his parents looked like really kind people who simply used their high intelligence to pass without giving up on their morale code.

[–] tb-sch 8 years ago

He looked sane as well and like a fair natural leader until the pressure got to him. I would not be surprised if that was part of a family curse, caused by ambition and an unreasonable sense of entitlement.
One thing is sure: nobody of that family came back. So they either made it or died. It does not look like much information is exchanged. Maybe the next season will discuss that further.

[–] milicentbrovovich 8 years ago

I think his whole family really did make it; and BECAUSE of this - the years and generations of his family making it, he had a genuine superiority complex and thought he was inherently better and superior to the rest. He only could have gotten this unique type of superiority just BECAUSE the rest of his family made it through.

We also know that this Process was the most difficult one yet, all of the agents seemed shocked at the rooms & food challenge because it was not usually handled in that way.

We know what happens when young MEN (sorry dudes) are given positions of total power over others in an artificial environment thanks to the Stanford Prison Experiment where previously mentally stable and healthy young men, when divided into prisoners and guards, turned completely savage. That's what I saw happening here - and Marco only went as far as he did, and snapped completely because of the years of fostering this superior attitude because the rest of his family made it.

[–] MaraudersFan 8 years ago

I think some of his family may not have made it but perhaps a higher percentage of his family made it when compared to other families. In the end either they made it or died at some point during the process.

[–] Ras_lupo 8 years ago

I think his whole family really did make it; and BECAUSE of this - the years and generations of his family making it, he had a genuine superiority complex and thought he was inherently better and superior to the rest. He only could have gotten this unique type of superiority just BECAUSE the rest of his family made it through.

How? It seems ridiculous to assume he inherited a superiority complex thats been going down in his family forever...It also doesnt even make sense for him to have learned it since he wasnt raised by his family members. He was spoiled and built up by his nanny. He read the letter from his parents (who never returned) and just believed he was born "to be". Thats how he got his "complex". I really think the ending where the maid/nanny hung up his photo shows that the Alverez family might not be that great as were told they are. But Its probably to try to ensure that Marcos child will have a chance...if the child "believes" thats where they are supposed to be.

I read this in a chola accent.