Lying Figure
Description:
Trapped in what appears to be straitjackets made from their own flesh, they attack by spewing a spray of poisonous mist from an opening in their chest. They are slow while standing upright, however, when knocked down, they can easily hit the character by skittering very quickly along the ground, easily outrunning the player. When moving along the ground they make a high pitched noise that sounds like the scraping of metal against cement. They also appear to have platform shoes hidden underneath their flesh.
Method of Attack:
It seen walking its way to its opponent and it usually sprays acid from a hole in its chest. If it gets knocked it skitters along the floor and goes for the legs.
Symbolism:
The Lying Figure symbolizes a hospital and/or mental patient squirming in agony, thus it is a manifestation of James Sunderland's internal suffering. The creature's curvy body and feet reminiscent of high heels may resemble Mary Shepherd-Sunderland in agony. It also shares Mary's gray, mottled skin during the last days of her illness.
Its main means of attack is spitting an acid-like liquid at James Sunderland; this is suggestive of vomiting, alluding further to the theme of illness. The fact that it sprays this substance from its chest cavity (where the heart would normally be located) could point to the fact that Mary's illness caused her to lash out at those closest to her, especially James.
As the creature appears to lack arms, it can be assumed that it represents James' frustration from being unable to touch or hold Mary during her illness. The way that it skitters along the ground and screeches like grating metal also likens it to a pest like an insect. This could point to Mary being burdensome and disgusting to James.
The prevalent theme of sexual frustration ties in, as this beast is practically unclothed, writhing, and spews a spray from its chest, mirroring male ejaculation. Accordingly, Pyramid Head can be seen raping a Lying Figure in the cutscene that leads to James' first battle with him. In extension, the Lying Figure could also represent his disgust with his own growing sexual yearning in the face of Mary's illness.
Reasons for Manifestation:
• Any of the reasons similar to James' plight illustrated above.
Area:
• Streets of Silent Hill
• Brookhaven Hospital
• Apartments
• Toluca Prison
• Labyrinth
• Lakeview Hotel
~Taken originally from the Silent Hill Wiki
Description:
Trapped in what appears to be straitjackets made from their own flesh, they attack by spewing a spray of poisonous mist from an opening in their chest. They are slow while standing upright, however, when knocked down, they can easily hit the character by skittering very quickly along the ground, easily outrunning the player. When moving along the ground they make a high pitched noise that sounds like the scraping of metal against cement. They also appear to have platform shoes hidden underneath their flesh.
Method of Attack:
It seen walking its way to its opponent and it usually sprays acid from a hole in its chest. If it gets knocked it skitters along the floor and goes for the legs.
Symbolism:
The Lying Figure symbolizes a hospital and/or mental patient squirming in agony, thus it is a manifestation of James Sunderland's internal suffering. The creature's curvy body and feet reminiscent of high heels may resemble Mary Shepherd-Sunderland in agony. It also shares Mary's gray, mottled skin during the last days of her illness.
Its main means of attack is spitting an acid-like liquid at James Sunderland; this is suggestive of vomiting, alluding further to the theme of illness. The fact that it sprays this substance from its chest cavity (where the heart would normally be located) could point to the fact that Mary's illness caused her to lash out at those closest to her, especially James.
As the creature appears to lack arms, it can be assumed that it represents James' frustration from being unable to touch or hold Mary during her illness. The way that it skitters along the ground and screeches like grating metal also likens it to a pest like an insect. This could point to Mary being burdensome and disgusting to James.
The prevalent theme of sexual frustration ties in, as this beast is practically unclothed, writhing, and spews a spray from its chest, mirroring male ejaculation. Accordingly, Pyramid Head can be seen raping a Lying Figure in the cutscene that leads to James' first battle with him. In extension, the Lying Figure could also represent his disgust with his own growing sexual yearning in the face of Mary's illness.
Reasons for Manifestation:
• Any of the reasons similar to James' plight illustrated above.
Area:
• Streets of Silent Hill
• Brookhaven Hospital
• Apartments
• Toluca Prison
• Labyrinth
• Lakeview Hotel
~Taken originally from the Silent Hill Wiki
