Talk:Abstract Daddy

Frame
Is it possible that, rather than a bed and covers, the square frame of the Abstract Daddy is meant to represent a painted canvas and frame? It would make the "Abstract" more appropriate, and it would fit with the paintings that were found in the prison cell. Xeno the Hedgehog 05:54, 13 August 2009 (UTC)


 * I'm not sure about that one, actualy. It sounds plausible but framework isn't anything specific to the abstract daddy. Even Maria has a framework built around her. And given the representation of the figures that comprise the creature, a painting doesn't seem nearly as appropriate as say, a bedframe. Abstract also doesn't just apply to artwork or anything like that. I see the train of thought, but I just personally don't see it as being as appropriate as what's been written already. Lord Zymeth 09:01, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

If it were to symbolize something for james, I'd say it represents him killing mary. The bed is a bed, the top figure is james, and is killing the lower figure with a pillow.Hmm? probably wrong but, oh well, I thought it was worth noting.--Dfskelleton 05:44, December 7, 2009 (UTC)

Mary
While the association with Angela is widely known, the idea that is may also reflect a scene of Mary's death does have its merits. Silent Hill has always been big on relaying thoughts subtly rather than overtly; using these abstract images to affect us on an unconscious level. Truly masterful use of this technique can apply a dual nature to the medium. This beast may be an example of that; a creature that is out of place in neither world. It simply provides abstract imagery and what it appears as is dependent on the observer's state of mind, like a living Rorschach test. At the very least, it seems to have more merit than some of the other page's symbolism tidbits. -- Shoggoth1890 01:54, June 13, 2011 (UTC)

True. In this situation however, I don't see any support showing the monster is linked to Mary in any way. The Book of Lost Memories clearly states its a symbol of Angela's past and nothing more. It's more likely that it appears in the hotel to show Angela hasn't overcome her past yet and indicates she's in the hotel. I feel that the wiki should be as direct as possible and not be filled with lots of theories if there's not much support for them in the actual game itself. For example:


 * It represents the hotel's corruption
 * It represents Laura's innocence and purity because they appear right after she leaves the restaurant
 * It represents the beds of the hotel, because hotels provide plenty of beds
 * It represents sex in hotels
 * It's evidence Angela and Thomas have visited the hotel before

(insert 100 more...) — Alex Shepherd   ツ  02:49, June 13, 2011 (UTC)

Strategy
Easily killed it with a Great Knife. Tested on the Hard difficulty. Just had to take a step back and hold the button for the alternative attack (weaker but quicker). As long as I took a step back at the very start of the fight — this technique kept Daddy stunlocked for the entirety of it. Erquint (talk) 13:44, April 29, 2018 (UTC)