In Season 3, Episode 5,“Did Tai Do That?
Still, they hesitantly agree she seems “better.”
Natalies punishment is simply to share Shaunas burden the role of the butcher.
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Shauna instructs Natalie to prepare Bens body for the feast.
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Shauna does keep her promise to honor Ben.
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His body is respected, just as Javi’s was before him.
Shauna is firm but not entirely cold with Natalie.
She instructs her carefully in both the practicality of butchery and the emotional cost.
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It highlightsthe kind of horror that the other girls have been spared because of Shaunas commitmentto her responsibility.
It prevents Natalie, and the audience, from ignoring how Shauna became what she is.
Its grounded in contrast to the more simpering and cruel call-outs.
Wellnever know what wouldve played out had Lottie not stepped in to declare Shauna would lead them.
When she says theyll honor Coach Ben, Gen and Melissa back down.
Even Misty (Samantha Hanratty), who is particularly unhinged about Coach Ben, accepts Natalies non-fatal punishment.
“Thanksgiving (Canada)“ends with that very juxtaposition.
