XII:  THE HANGED MAN

Douglas Cartland

The morgue's card signifies the ironic fate of the private detective

The story of the third game begins with the occasion on which Douglas finds 
Heather.  Although he was originally searching for her at Claudia's request,
Douglas comes to assist Heather after Harry's death.  In the end however, 
it is beyond his power to help her.  

IMAGE:  Douglas in the amusement park
He is a kind man who tries to help Heather, who he has only just met, but...

Creator's Commentary:  The Hanged Man card originally means self-sacrifice,
perseverance, and selflessness.  Douglas' ironic fate is expressed by this 
card, as he sticks his nose into Heather's affairs but in the end is not of
any help at all.

-Hiroyuki Owaku

SECTION TWO:  Guiltless characters who visit Silent Hill by chance

In the town of Silent Hill, those who shoulder the weight of their crimes 
and their own pasts gather.  However, like Douglas, characters who happen to 
become involved for some reason or other have also come to appear.  These
characters, who hold no darkness in their hearts, come to fulfill the role 
of supporting the protagonist.  

IMAGE:  Cybil
Cybil was supposed to assist Harry in his search for his daughter.  In the
end, she was parasitized by a creature.

IMAGE:  Laura
Having gotten to know Mary in the hospital, Laura visits the place which
held memories for Mary in the hopes of seeing her again.

SECTION THREE:  The second time around, Douglas' shocking proclivities come 
to light

Upon starting an Extra New Game and entering the "Konami command" (up up 
down down left right left right XO) at the title screen, Douglas appears
in his hidden costume and the middle-aged widower's secret interests are 
revealed.

IMAGE:  Douglas peers around the corner at Heather
From behind, Douglas' appearance seems to be the same as always.  But when 
he turns around...!




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