Wall-E: A Satanic Twist on a Beloved Hero
In Pixar's Wall-E, an intriguing fan theory suggests that Wall-E might be more aligned with Satan from the book of Genesis than a traditional Christ-like savior. This alternative interpretation arises from the film's narrative and character dynamics. First, let's consider the world depicted in Wall-E. Initially, it may not appear as such, but the humans living in the spaceship Axiom enjoy a kind of utopia. There's no war, illness, hunger, hatred, or discrimination. Even concepts like religion and politics are absent. These humans lead extended, healthy lives with robots tending to their every need. Many generations have passed since they abandoned Earth, which has since turned into a barren wasteland. Given this, it's questionable why they'd be eager to return to a planet where daily survival was once a struggle. Essentially, they live in a modern-day paradise.
Enter Wall-E, the robot who introduces Eve to a plant seedling. This seemingly simple act catalyzes the Captain's determination to bring humanity back to Earth. The fan theory draws a parallel between this and the biblical narrative of the Serpent offering the fruit of knowledge of good and evil to Eve. The moment Wall-E shares the seedling with Eve corresponds to the point in the Bible where Adam and Eve gain awareness of their own nakedness after partaking of the forbidden fruit.
The film's conclusion shows humanity resettling on Earth, engaging in activities like agriculture and fishing. This transformation mirrors the biblical verse from Genesis 3:19: "By the sweat of your brow, you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return." The carefree existence is replaced by the need to labor for sustenance. Disparities may emerge over time, leading to conflicts and animosities, thus continuing the cycle of humanity's struggle. In the future, the inhabitants of Wall-E's universe may pass down tales of paradise lost, often attributed to a tempter offering a woman named Eve a plant, which eventually led to humanity's downfall.