Why Did Lord Shen Accept His Death? | Kung Fu Panda

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Why did Lord Shen accept his death? For 30 years, Lord Shen was completely committed to conquering all of China. He massacred the pandas, crafted a seemingly unstoppable weapon, and had prepared an entire army to go to war on his behalf. Yet, when a cannon began to fall upon him during his final battle, he didn’t even attempt to get out of the way. Lord Shen allowed his life to end, and today I want to understand why. Because I have to wonder: how can I avoid that path in my own life?
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[sonicspeedproductions.]

I hope he found peace with his parents in the spirit realm since apparently Hell doesn't exist in Kung Fu Panda

[raven]

“One often meets his destiny on the path he takes to avoid it.”
—Master Oogway 🐢

[domomitsune]

I think it's because he was demoralized and beaten by the pandas, particularly Poe who just humiliated him. One Panda took out his entire fleet of ships, and instead of accepting defeat, he chose death. Like a true warrior. They'd rather die than to suffer the disgrace and dishonor of knowing you lost in battle.

[padmanproduction]

0:40, He's not a Big Fat Panda, He's THE Big Fat Panda 🐼🐼

[danielsantiagourtado]

He finally accepted that his desire to avoid fate lead him to this. If he had let go and actually enjoyed his life and the oportunities presented to him things would have been different

[shockdiesel]

Isaac: "...Especially since Po got off the boat before it blew up and He's A Big Fat Panda"

Po: "No, I'm Not A Big Fat Panda; I'm THE Big Fat Panda!"

[exodia]

0:39 He's not "a" big fat panda, he's THE big fat panda.

[BPJD]

In Asia, most warriors, honorable or not, would choose to die than be captured alive. Particularly in Japan, there was a method of honorable suicide, I forgot what it was called. I think that's kind of what Shen did, when he made that cannon fall on him.

[raven]

“Dreams were meant keep pursuing and the ones we have to turn away from as joy.”
—Issac Carlson

[ryryhc]

I saw another video by a YouTuber by the name of Sage's Rain i think where he said that shen accepting his death coupd have been two things.
1. He feel victim to his destiny, he could be seen as a warrior of black and white as well as Po. Whether it was Po's doing that caused his death or Shen's own hands in doing so fulfilling his prophecy.
2. He broke free from his destiny by not dying to Po's hands, instead finally making a choice in his life not being controled by destiny

[DanGamingFan]

I love how you tied Shen's journey and the choices he made to your own. But while shen sealed his fate and his dream and goals weren't mean to be, I know yours' are not. Your videos are fantastic, the effort you put in is amazing and the insight you've provided on some of my favorite movies are fascinating. Take care of yourself, don't worry, don't give up. Whatever happens, whatever you decide, we'll support you through it all.

[dustinwashburn]

I think Shen's issue was pride, right up to the end. Him not confronting his past was more due to him refusing to acknowledge his own failings. He refused to admit he was wrong. But at the same time, he also kept trying to change his fate, only to keep setting the path to what he feared. Him accepting his death was either him accepting his fate (after so long trying to change it), or keeping control of it (out of pride).

[THELarvious]

I think Shen had a perfect ending, so his return in the 4th movie seems unneeded and only for fan service. He most likely won't even get a character arc or any developing scenes. It doesn't even make sense why the Chameleon would revive him; she wants Kung-Fu, Shen possesses that, yes, but it's not his greatest weapon, his mind is.
Just kinda bummed that this S-tier villain is being resurrected for no real purpose than for us to go, "Oh look, it's Shen!" again

[ellebassa]

It seems like he accepted a bit of a samurai's fate like he would choose death over defeat. Also isaac's personal interest reflection during this video is actually very intriguing

[Blaze-lzje]

1.) don't stress about the numbers
2.) never forget the reason you make videos
3.) count on the closest to you for Gideon's.

[muhdazhad]

Out of all the villain in Kung Fu Panda (not including 4 because I haven't see it) Shen is without a doubt the weakness in terms of physical strength. Even in he's first entrance against Master Croc and Rihno, he himself agree he couldn't beat them.

[jeremyallen]

"Death comes for us all. But something FAR WORSE is in store for YOU. For when you die, it will be.... without honor."

[Figgythekitty]

I think he did ut because he realized that the Soothsayer was correct and he knew that no matter what he did he would get defeated by Po

[raven]

I actually made a huge theory on this topic on your Lord Shen analysis video years ago.

[matthiasasmr]

0:39 He’s not a big fat panda, he is THE big fat panda.