[ Jean sees where Eren is coming from, though. He also understands what Reiner means, and it truly comes down to choice - or at least, the illusion of it. ]
Right now, to him, freedom is in choosing what he wants to do, and knowing the truth.
He doesn't know why Vaeros brought us here. He doesn't remember choosing to come here, either, if he did. None of us really do, though some remember more than others.
He wants the illusion of choice. When you turned twelve in Paradis, your options were the military, the fields, or getting an apprenticeship. Except most of us weren't going to get that apprenticeship, so you really had two options. You still got to choose, even if it wasn't really a choice.
Sure, you can rebel against your mother - I did all the time. But questioning your superior isn't the same situation. He can and will throw you out on your ass where your mom won't.
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Right now, to him, freedom is in choosing what he wants to do, and knowing the truth.
He doesn't know why Vaeros brought us here. He doesn't remember choosing to come here, either, if he did. None of us really do, though some remember more than others.
He wants the illusion of choice. When you turned twelve in Paradis, your options were the military, the fields, or getting an apprenticeship. Except most of us weren't going to get that apprenticeship, so you really had two options. You still got to choose, even if it wasn't really a choice.
Sure, you can rebel against your mother - I did all the time. But questioning your superior isn't the same situation. He can and will throw you out on your ass where your mom won't.