Amnesia: Justine Discussion Topic

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From my too many frequent completions of the expansion pack...

1. Justine is indeed the character played as during the entire four levels. She had used the basement as a test, keeping and torturing the suitors and holding the prisoners. She had more than likely overdosed on Lithium just prior to the events of the start of the game (Hinted in a loading screen) in order to test herself to make it through and make decisions as based on what she feels is better, for survival for herself, or survival for others. Justine comments on herself noting "Such light was never meant for me". Light is a source of goodness and shines down on her during those last moments, and in fact, is the only time light does shine down on her when she awakes.
The identity of the prisoner has remained a mystery, but one thing that always gets me is the grave of her father. The grave had been dug up, with the shovel next to it, which could actually mean that her father is the one dangling from the chains, possibly a reminder to Justine that she had been experimented on in the past, and is as such doing it to herself for her father; which could explain some of the messages in the tunnel beforehand, like "It pleases me". It is never fully speculated whether it is the father or not, could just be something that looks human, all I know is that there is a Phonograph taped to where the head is located and Justine's recording comes through.

2. The Cabinet Of Perturbation is a test of Justine's capabilities as a human and reactions to certain situations. There is a way to save each person, and whether or not Justine chooses to save them just affects the outcome of the door in the end. It is indeed optional to save everyone, and the question of "Why" you saved the characters is mostly just by saying something like: "Because I knew how to" or "because I have a heart". Justine as a character would probably question her actions, but even herself, her saving the people could be perceived as a fresh start if accomplished fully.

3. The moral of the story can be perceived in many ways. In the end, it is just an expansion pack which tests your ability to be able to save all prisoners, or let them all die. There is also a note in the sewer area which is a letter from Daniel, the main story character, stating that Justine had once had some contact with Herbert, and to talk to him. There are a bunch of notes scattered around which give a background into the stories of how the prisoners and suitors are connected to Justine, but serve probably little to no purpose to the current situation except for their aggresion.

The moral of the story from my perspective is to think wisely about your decisons; but take the occasional risk if you have to. It can sort of give you a feel for thinking about others, or determining for yourself what the best cause of action is.