Ep. 6: Alois Trancy imprisons a butterfly, fearing abandonment by Claude as his room burns.

Alois Trancy captures a butterfly by breaking its wing to prevent escape, instructing Claude to decorate his bedroom with flowers and an insect cage. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of the servant triplets, Hannah, and Claude. The butterfly eventually dies, prompting Alois to attempt cremation, which inadvertently ignites his room. In a panic, Alois pleads with Claude not to enter, terrified that Claude will burn and abandon him. The episode concludes with Alois dreaming of being trapped in a spiderweb, identifying himself as a wingless butterfly. This sequence highlights his deep-seated fear of loss and isolation, mirroring the cruelty he inflicted on the insect. The visual storytelling emphasizes themes of control, dependency, and the tragic consequences of Alois's actions on both himself and those around him.

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