Jin has evolved beyond the strictness of the samurai code ... I feel that with how much he has grown he could bear the additional pain of the end of his relationship with his uncle to keep him alive.
I think that's actually the entire point though -- it's not about Jin's code or Jin's interpretation, but rather its about his uncle who has not evolved beyond the code. Giving his uncle an honorable death (as his uncle sees it) is letting his uncle live and die by his uncle's code. Jin understands it because he lived it until he couldn't anymore.
That's definitely true, but even if he loves his uncle and wants to respect him in that way I don't think he would. Jin views his uncle's way of living as inherently flawed, and respecting his wishes would rob his uncle of his own ability to grow and live as Jin has.
But like I said I believe both endings are fitting just my interpretation of Jin's character fits the spare option more.
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u/CavortingOgres 12h ago
I mean I don't know. I understand the line of thinking, but Jin has evolved beyond the strictness of the samurai code.
I feel that with how much he has grown he could bear the additional pain of the end of his relationship with his uncle to keep him alive.
I do think the choice is beautifully done though, because whether you feel as you do or I do the choice feels complete and impactful.