The finale of The White Lotus delves into the human condition, emphasizing that anxiety leads to self-inflicted trouble. As characters grapple with morality in a world where money corrupts, Belinda's negotiation skills reflect the price of ethical compromise. It critiques the wealthy's detachment from enlightenment while belaboring the importance of monetary gain over moral principles. The episode uses characters like Belinda and Zion to show the struggle between doing what's right and the allure of wealth, showcasing a darkly humorous portrait of greed and desire within the rich class.
"There is no resolution... Anxiety is the human condition, and the only thing that we all reliably know how to make is trouble."
"Money corrupts, and money cocoons. No one can afford enlightenment in this economy."
"How much does it cost to change what a good person believes is right? The price is somewhere around 5 million U.S. dollars."
"He wants us to be scared but we got to make him scared," Belinda explains.
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