| Dimension | Saw (2004) | Soul (2020) | |-----------|---------------|----------------| | Core theme | Survival through moral choice | Finding your spark | | Conflict | External traps / Jigsaw’s ideology | Internal identity vs. expectation | | Transformation | Physical suffering → appreciation of life | Mental shift → appreciation of small moments | | Symbolism | Reverse bear trap, puppet | Pizza slice, leaf, 22’s button | | Audience affect | Fear, disgust, catharsis | Wonder, melancholy, joy |

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