This is something I'm kind of confused on, because it seems the series can't decide what exactly a heart does. My biggest question is this: Does a heart equal consciousness? We all know that Xehanort came to be after MX transferred his heart into Terra. From what it appears, MX had effectively possessed Terra. Seeing as how he only put his heart into Terra's body, that would imply that one's heart carries their entire consciousness and sense of self. Is that it? If that's the case, what is one's soul? Am I right in saying that Terra's heart transferred to his armor, yet his soul rested in his body? In the secret ending we see Terra and MX talking with each other, and it can be assumed this is their souls communicating. This would also mean there's "two" Terras, the consciousness of his soul, and the consciousness of his heart. If I had to guess, I'd say that the heart dictates control, explaining why MX controls Terra's body. So, what happens when the heart is removed, in the case of a Nobody? I suppose the soul takes control, but without a heart to carry emotion, they're left cold and unfeeling.
Under this logic, can't we assume that Roxas IS Ven? I know that Nomura has stated they are different people, but let's look at the facts. If Roxas obtained Ventus' heart, he obtained his personality and feelings with no memory. So, what carries the memory? The soul? The body? Again, as Terra's heart went into his armor, it would seem the heart carries the memories. So why didn't Roxas have any? Could it be because Ven is asleep, or that he was originally supposed to obtain Sora's? Furthermore, what happens when the sleeping Ven inevitably reunites with his heart? I imagine he'd have Roxas' memories, since it was HIS heart. So even though Ven and Roxas shared different bodies and souls, they might as well be the same person since they shared the same heart. Even if Ven didn't DO the things Roxas did, he's going to remember them, and think he did them right? And if the heart dictates how one acts, it would mean that Ven might as well of been Roxas.
But I could be totally wrong. Uuuugh. From what it seemed pre-BBS, it was:
Body: The vessel that carries out the actions of the heart and soul
Soul: One's being and sense of self
Heart: The emotion and essence
But now, it seems:
Body: The vessel
Soul: One's general existence
Heart: One's entire sense of self, consciousness, emotion, and memories.
I keep thinking of contradictory points and stuff as I type this, and if I keep typing my thoughts, this will go on forever. So please, post your input. In YOUR opinion, what is a heart? Or better, has anything been officially confirmed as to what functions a heart dictates, and what exactly one is?
Under this logic, can't we assume that Roxas IS Ven? I know that Nomura has stated they are different people, but let's look at the facts. If Roxas obtained Ventus' heart, he obtained his personality and feelings with no memory. So, what carries the memory? The soul? The body? Again, as Terra's heart went into his armor, it would seem the heart carries the memories. So why didn't Roxas have any? Could it be because Ven is asleep, or that he was originally supposed to obtain Sora's? Furthermore, what happens when the sleeping Ven inevitably reunites with his heart? I imagine he'd have Roxas' memories, since it was HIS heart. So even though Ven and Roxas shared different bodies and souls, they might as well be the same person since they shared the same heart. Even if Ven didn't DO the things Roxas did, he's going to remember them, and think he did them right? And if the heart dictates how one acts, it would mean that Ven might as well of been Roxas.
But I could be totally wrong. Uuuugh. From what it seemed pre-BBS, it was:
Body: The vessel that carries out the actions of the heart and soul
Soul: One's being and sense of self
Heart: The emotion and essence
But now, it seems:
Body: The vessel
Soul: One's general existence
Heart: One's entire sense of self, consciousness, emotion, and memories.
I keep thinking of contradictory points and stuff as I type this, and if I keep typing my thoughts, this will go on forever. So please, post your input. In YOUR opinion, what is a heart? Or better, has anything been officially confirmed as to what functions a heart dictates, and what exactly one is?