![]() ![]() In America, Vice-President Hubert Humphrey and U.S. In Vietnam, meanwhile, the military government of South Vietnam under Premier Ky was doing battle with Buddhist rebels in Da Nang in mid-May. China at this time had made its Cultural Revolution pronouncement.ĭespite these woes, the day-to-day rhythms of life went on as normal throughout much of the world. involvement in Vietnam, had given his famous “Arrogance of Power” speech at Johns Hopkins University, critical of the “might-makes-right” approach and more, aimed squarely at the U.S. William Fulbright (D-AR), one of the few Senators challenging U.S. troop strength had reached 200,000 by then, and draft quotas at home had doubled.Įarlier that spring, in April, U.S. In the spring of 1966, all was not well in the world. The Vietnam War was then raging and American involvement there was escalating. U.S. Click for Rolling Stones “Hot Rocks” album. Enjoying Westworld for providing guests clear narratives, he embraces himself as a villain who is bored with the lack of danger for guests.Record sleeve for ‘Paint It Black’ single issued in South Africa, 1966. The Man in Black is also a nihilist who sees the real world as an "accident" that lacks any purpose or meaning. He has no problem with gunning down entire villages of hosts and he even threatens to kill a fellow guest for talking to him about the real world. As Logan notes in the first season finale, William's kindness was a facade that concealed his true nature as a manipulative and violence-obsessed psychopath.Īs the Man in Black, he enjoys reveling in his own psychotic pleasures. He fully embraces this after Dolores, who has been reset, does not recognize him. During this time, William realizes that he likes being cruel and evil to the Hosts. However, after separating from Dolores Abernathy, William starts looking for her. William also seems to care for the Hosts as persons while Logan just sees them as means to having fun. He fell in love with her, and helped her escape from Logan twice. His then-selfless personality led him to save the life of the Host Dolores. Immediately overwhelmed by Westworld, William, in contrast to Logan, wanted to see and enjoy everything Westworld has to offer. William first arrived in Westworld as a young, caring visitor. About time you realized the futility of your situation. In the first season finale, it is revealed that the Man in Black is the same person as William.Īw, yeah, cue the waterworks. He has made it his life goal to unlock the knowledge of the maze. He knows of a secret quest called the "maze", designed by Arnold and for the host Dolores, which is a discrete path to true consciousness, though he does not understand its significance. ![]() The Man in Black is the majority owner, member of the board, and visitor of the theme park Westworld, whose goals are to learn the deepest secrets of the park. As a child, he was portrayed by Zayd Kiszonak. As an older man, he is portrayed by Ed Harris, who also portrayed Wilford in Snowpiercer, Christof in The Truman Show, Blair Sullivan in Just Cause, Mitch Wilkinson in National Treasure: Book of Secrets, General Hummel in The Rock, Leonard Dekkom in Geostorm, and Carl Fogarty in A History of Violence. ![]() His "evolved' host version serves as the secondary antagonist of Season 4, but ultimately the main antagonist in the penultimate episode and the season finale.Īs a young man, he is portrayed by Jimmi Simpson, who also played Skip Tyler in White House Down, Liam McPoyle in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Spencer Clay in The Man Who Fell to Earth. He serves as the main antagonist for Dolores Abernathy's storyline (the central protagonist) in Season 1, he is a major antagonist in Season 2, 3 and 4. William, also known as the "Man in Black", and his host incarnation, serve as the overall main antagonist of Westworld. You know, I always felt this place was missing a real villain. ![]() ~ A young William to Logan, finally "understanding" what Westworld is about. And you're gonna help me! And don't call me Billy! Last night I finally understood how to play it. ![]()
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