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The appearance of the current Founding Titan is like a "bird cage", and I think it is a metaphor for Eren being trapped in the concept of "freedom".
On the contrary, Hange's heart was free even in the "Wall" physically.
Hange's attitude displayed a mind that never gives up understanding, an inquisitive mind, and an creativity that is not bound by existing concepts.
Perhaps the essence of "freedom" lies not in the physical liberation, but in the liberation of the spirit.
I expect that Armin will release Eren's spirit again, just as Armin released Eren when he was trapped in his childhood and went out of control of Attack Titan before. That will save the world. For the sake Armin will discuss with Eren on the Paths to understand each other.
In my view, "House," "Walls," and "Paths" are symbols of protection and binding by parents or guardians at each stage of growth, and each destruction can be interpreted as a rite of passage for the spirits to be released.
In "Attack on Titan", many characters are steadily dying and leaving from the story. The underlying theme of this story seems to be, however, "living in a free spirit" or "living without killing one's will."
I predict that Armin will make a final choice to release the spirit of all Ymir's people.
It is exactly the decision to throw away the important things in order to change the destiny, of which role is expected for Armin as the 15th Commander of the Survey Corps.
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