The title "Struggle of the Fool" draws on the archetype from Tarot (Card 0), representing the beginning of a journey or a leap of faith.
: Edward is noted for maturing in this episode; he starts acting more strategically and building alliances (such as with Mustang) rather than reacting on whim. Other Possible Contexts 29 : Struggle of the Fool
In this episode, the "Fools" (Edward, Alphonse, Roy Mustang, and Ling Yao) realize the true scale of the conspiracy within the Amestrian military and are effectively cornered. The title "Struggle of the Fool" draws on
is dismantled and reassigned to keep him from acting. Ling Yao is forcibly converted into the homunculus Greed. Thematic Meaning the "Fools" (Edward
: The "struggle" refers to characters finding ways to move forward despite being "collared" by their enemies.
