Tuesday, 14 July 2015

What's the meaning behind the phrase "The blood stays on the blade"?

I just did a bit of digging on your behalf regarding this line, and there seems to be no concrete definition of it from any official source.



That said, I found several interpretations along the way, including:



1) "You cannot wash away your sins.";



2) The blood is worn as a badge of merit on the blade;



3) The blood remains on the blade and not on your hands (meaning you are relatively guilt-free).



Personally, considering the overtly religious themes within the film, I would side with option 1, especially since Priest Vallon is saying the line.

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