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: Fuhrer King Bradley thwarts Edward's attempt to resign by threatening to kill Winry Rockbell, leaving the Elric brothers in a desperate position.

: The "struggle" refers to characters finding ways to move forward despite being "collared" by their enemies. 29 : Struggle of the Fool

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. : Fuhrer King Bradley thwarts Edward's attempt to

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. In this episode, the "Fools" (Edward, Alphonse, Roy

: 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

While Fullmetal Alchemist is the primary match, the term "Struggle of the Fool" can occasionally appear in other media or philosophical discussions: