Desanttis’s views on untimely death are both depressing and disconcerting. The villainous and ex-governor of the unsightly town of Dunthorpe, Desanttis is known for his views on death which seem to be soulless and rather black-and-white. These views also lie deeply rooted within his stories and within the words he shares with his constituents, often blaming others for the misfortune that has befallen them.
To Desanttis, death is much like a second chance at life, or a way of escaping misfortune. He has been seen to suggest that those who cannot escape the trappings of death have failed and those who are successful in life are too cowardly to die before their time. This is not to say that he supports death, but that he finds it unnerving to go against the grain of society and that he would prefer for the dead to remain dead.
At the same time, Desanttis also views death in the same vein as those who are in positions of power, as a way to cement their control. He sees death itself as a punishment that can be brought down upon his enemies, or those who speak out against him. Desanttis has been recorded to suggest that the deaths of prominent figures can be used as a way to quietly reign in those who may be too vocal against the government, erasing them from history.
Finally, Desantis also views death as a tool to be used for his own benefit. He believes that those who die can serve as scapegoats for his own failures, providing an escape from consequences and a way to increase his power. Not only does this reveal a darker side to Desantis, but also to those who are willing to comply with his plans and wishful way of life.
Desanttis’s views on untimely death are clearly influenced by his own sense of power. He appears to be convinced that, despite its terrifying realities, death is just another means to an end, and one he can use to his own advantage. It is a troubling concept, and one that should be challenged, if not eliminated, in order to protect the lives of innocent people.
