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One Piece Re-Read Notes Volume 2
Oct. 24th, 2017 12:57 amVolume 2 – Buggy the Clown
Best guess on publication year is 2003 actually since the survey at the back has that copyright in it
Overall, the theme of this volume is the Straw Hat Pirates’ definition of treasure versus more traditional pirate definitions of treasure. Volume 1 was about dreams and this is about the ‘treasures’ that will lead to or accompany or signify the accomplishment of dreams. In volume 1 we learned that Zoro’s swords were his treasures. In this volume, Luffy will identify his hat as his treasure. Mayor Boodle will identify the town and its people his treasures. Chou Chou will identify the pet store that had belonged to his deceased owner his treasure. In a small way, Mohji will see Richie as his treasure. Nami does not explicitly identify her treasure, but she says she only loves treasure (money) and mikans (the symbol of her treasure).
Buggy, on the other hand, explicitly defines treasure as gold and jewels. He also expresses an interest in power, stating that wealth can make one a king. I can’t remember if Buggy left Roger’s crew before Raftel or not. If not, this could be some the earliest foreshadowing of the true nature of the One Piece. In keeping with the tie between dreams and treasure, our heroes show that they are willing to fight to protect their treasures as the symbols of their dreams.
( Chapter Notes )
Best guess on publication year is 2003 actually since the survey at the back has that copyright in it
Overall, the theme of this volume is the Straw Hat Pirates’ definition of treasure versus more traditional pirate definitions of treasure. Volume 1 was about dreams and this is about the ‘treasures’ that will lead to or accompany or signify the accomplishment of dreams. In volume 1 we learned that Zoro’s swords were his treasures. In this volume, Luffy will identify his hat as his treasure. Mayor Boodle will identify the town and its people his treasures. Chou Chou will identify the pet store that had belonged to his deceased owner his treasure. In a small way, Mohji will see Richie as his treasure. Nami does not explicitly identify her treasure, but she says she only loves treasure (money) and mikans (the symbol of her treasure).
Buggy, on the other hand, explicitly defines treasure as gold and jewels. He also expresses an interest in power, stating that wealth can make one a king. I can’t remember if Buggy left Roger’s crew before Raftel or not. If not, this could be some the earliest foreshadowing of the true nature of the One Piece. In keeping with the tie between dreams and treasure, our heroes show that they are willing to fight to protect their treasures as the symbols of their dreams.
( Chapter Notes )
