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The interactions between the characters paint a portrait of fear, both of the company and its manipulation of human emotion. Cobel's assertion that “you don’t value them. We fear no one” encapsulates the dichotomy of authority versus the human experience within Severance.

The Shifting Power Dynamics

As the narrative progresses, Mark's resistance to complacency emerges. His insistence on not allowing Ms. Casey’s situation to become a lesson forgotten illustrates a burgeoning style of resistance among the characters—they must remain vigilant to ensure no one else falls victim to the corporation’s subjugation.