Gerson’s Significance in DeltaRune?
As I noted in my super long thoughts while playing the peaceful route of DeltaRune Chapter 2... Father Alvin says that Gerson Boom was his father. And it became clear that items associated with the deceased are buried (either with their remains [be that bodies or dust], or to represent them, if perhaps they disappear upon death). And as you try to leave, he can be heard mumbling what COULD be a desire to dig up the hammer Gerson was buried with, feeling like it would do more good out here in the world instead of buried, or he already has it and wonders if it's right to do something with it. (Though of course, that’s just what I take away from the incomplete sentences, quite speculative.)
So, I thought things over on and off. Gerson was a VERY inspirational figure in DeltaRune. This seems to be emphasized a LOT through the game, from NPCs and books, and even concerning the old classroom. He wove a bridge between history (reality) and fiction (imagination), which seems like a way to connect with the dark world, whether he may have realized it or not.
Sooo... I wonder if Gerson may become quite important to the plot. Whether in spirit or in some form.
Another interesting line of thought is that Alphys is, once again, filling big shoes. She was specifically named as a successor to Gerson. Not unlike how she was selected to fill the void (heh) left by Gaster upon his disappearance.
And... one more thing I realized:
“Gerson” is an anagram for “Goners.” o_o
