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1. The Russian Roulette Scene (Gi-hun vs. The Salesman) - A very subtle criticism of masculinity in society. Homoeroticism and irony. by Blackbutterfly207

   Fandoms: Squid Game (TV 2021)  

   • Not Rated
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Gen, M/M
   • Complete Work

   31 Jan 2025

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • The Salesman/Seong Gihun
   • The Salesman & Seong Gihun
   • The Salesman (Squid Game)
   • Seong Gihun
   • Character Analysis
   • Scene Analysis
   • Russian Roulette
   • Irony
   • Homoeroticism
   • Meta
   • Also a plea for Salesman x Gihun
   • Cross-Posted on Tumblr
   • Essays
   • Symbolism
   • Subversion Anti-Subversion and Perversion
   • MBTI & Enneagram Typing

   Summary

   An analysis of the Russian Roulette scene on episode 1 of Squid Game Season 2, 'Bread and Lottery'. The Salesman and Gi-hun have a really interesting dynamic in their antagonistic relationship - here is why.

   Series

   • Part 3 of Squid Game

   Language:

   English

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   2/2

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