The ending ofSpy x Familychapter #109 is undoubtedly one that most fans did not expect.Melinda’s claim that her husband is an alienis likely a red herring included by Tatsuya Endo, the creator of the series, to keep Donovan’s real plans hidden. This would not be the first time the author has given fans false hope of discovering the sinister main antagonist’s secrets.
Nonetheless, this lighthearted moment does seem to hint ata horrifying truth concerning Melinda’s mental health. Damian’s mother’s belief that her husband is an extraterrestrial creature might indicate a deep delusion created by her fear of the man. Her horrible experiences with the man in the past led her to make a fictional reality to hide her trauma.
Melinda’s Mind Is More Damaged Than Imagined
Her Fear of Donovan Goes Beyond What Fans Expected
During chapter #109 of theSpy x Familymanga series, Melinda Desmond visits Loid Forger at the hospital where he works while not on W.I.S.E.-related missions. The woman went following the advice of Yor, who told her that Agent Twilight was an amazing psychiatrist who could help her with her fears and insecurities. While the woman appeared to be reluctant to share her knowledge about Donovan, Loid managed to make her speak. Woefully, his attempt seemed to be for naught, asMelinda’s shocking revelation was that her husband is an alien.
Although this might seem like a fun and bizarre way to keep fans wondering what Donovan’s real plan might be, this moment hides a much more horrifying truth. There is no doubt in any fan’s mind that Donovan Desmond is a cruel and terrible person. Each time he has been mentioned or made an appearance in the manga, everyone around him reacts with genuine fear. Melinda herself has been shown cowering in fear on several occasions in front of her husband.
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Her fear is so big that chapter #108 revealsthe depressing reason why she cannot look at Damian, as he resembles her husband. The panic demonstrated by the woman is by no means normal and only serves to demonstrate how horrible Donovan is. Melinda, to hide from the truth that her husband was a truly horrid person,preferred to imagine him as an alien. By doing so, she has an excuse for the things he has done, as no human would be capable of such actions. Her mental health is abysmal, all due to Donovan’s abuse.
Her Inner Monologue Revealed How Deep Her Trauma Is
Spy x Familyis a series known for its comedic and simple adventures, which oftenlead fans to misinterpret its true nature. Nevertheless, the series has often disproved this argument by showing that every little detail has a reason. Case in point, chapter #75 depicts the first interaction between Damian and his mother. Right after Desmond’s’ youngest son was rescued from a hostage situation, Melinda quickly went to console him, worried about his health. Yet,as soon as she laid eyes on him, she began having vivid fantasies of Damian’s death.
She went as far as to claim that she would rather let her son die than confront her husband. Chapter #108 cleared the concerns about Melinda hating her son by revealing that it was just a fear-induced reaction. Still, it is by no means normal for a mother to imagine her son dying at the hands of criminals and feeling relief. Endo was preparing fans for Melinda’s poor mental state almost 50 chapters before the gruesome revelation that she suffers from delusions.
Donovan Just Became Much More Despicable
Fans Could Have Never Expected This Level of Abuse
Chapter #106 is perhaps one of the most tense in the entire series, despite not being a particularly exciting entry. During this chapter, fans witnessed a dinner in the Desmond household, an experience that caused discomfort to more than one reader. One of the details that shocked fans was the dread that Melinda demonstrated when being near her husband. At first, fans believed that her fear was born from Donovan’s horrible experiments,which could be a major part of his big plan.
The latest entry in the series confirms that things are much worse than fans do not know about. Delusions such as Melinda’s are often linked with domestic abuse, a possibility that seems more real the more the series progresses. Even though fans already knew that Donovan was one of the most detestable villains of recent years, they could never have imagined something like this. However, knowing that he was capable of torturing living creatures to advance Project Apple, there is no limit to how dreadful he could be.
As the story has progressed, fans have realized thatSpy x Familydoes not have an issue with depicting the true horrors of human nature. Anya’s tale might focus mostly on comedy, but it still contains a profound and significant message about the dangers of a lack of empathy. It is a thought-provoking manga that gives fans many lessons that they should never forget
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Created by Tatsuya Endo, Spy X Family is an action-adventure comedy anime that follows the misadventures of a found family with unique quirks. The story follows spy Twilight (known as Loid Forger), who, while on assignment, builds a fake family to get closer to his target. Unbeknownst to him, his new family carries their quirks. His wife, Yor, is a kind but deadly assassin, while his daughter, Anya, has telepathic powers - and is the only one who knows their secrets.
