Arthur Morgan’s Darkest Deeds That Will Shock Any Red Dead Redemption 2 Fan

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Arthur Morgan from the game Red Dead Redemption 2 is an incredibly intricate character. On one hand, he’s done some commendable things throughout his life, but on the other, he has a significant amount of questionable actions that require careful consideration. This multifaceted nature makes him one of the most impressive protagonists ever in gaming.

Nevertheless, Arthur Morgan is portrayed as a morally questionable figure in “Red Dead Redemption 2,” and throughout the game, we witness some unsavory deeds by him that explain his poor honor rating at the end of his journey. These actions play a crucial role in grasping his character.

Spoilers ahead for Red Dead Redemption 2!

Some of these choices are canon, whereas others are player-driven.

7. Leaving His Son Behind

Arthur’s Son, Isaac, Was Killed in a Robbery While Arthur Was Away

Living a life as an outlaw isn’t suitable for a child, and this might explain why Arthur didn’t spend much time with his son, Isaac. However, despite Arthur promising to help Eliza, the mother of his child, in any way possible, it wasn’t enough. Sadly, when he returned to their town next, he found two graves bearing their names.

In a robbery, Arthur lost both his grandson and the boy’s mother, for a mere $10. These tragic losses, especially the death of his grandson, must have deeply affected Arthur and instilled in him a strong appreciation for family, which could explain his animosity towards John Marston. Yet, it’s still regrettable that he abandoned Isaac despite being an outlaw, as every child deserves a caring father.

6. Refusing to Help Rains Fall

Arthur Abandons Those Who Need Him For Selfish Reasons

Rain Fall embodies the essence of an honorable man amidst an inappropriate era. He is a Native American striving to protect his tribe on a reservation under constant encroachment by the U.S. Army, fueled by racial prejudice against Natives. In response, he seeks the assistance of Charles Smith, a member of the Van der Linde gang, whose mother is also Native American.

Charles requests assistance from Arthur, yet Arthur firmly refuses, hinting that due to his illness, he lacks both the time and the willingness to aid others. Instead, he prefers to focus on keeping tabs on Dutch. By remaining devoted to Dutch without considering what truly matters, Arthur is faced with a self-centered decision, demonstrating how he mirrors the selfish nature of the criminal group he’s associated with.

5. Abandoning John Marston to Get the Money

Refuse to Help John Marston Escape to His Family For A Pot Of Gold

At Beaver Hollow, Arthur finds himself surrounded by the Pinkertons in the final act of his tale. A decisive moment arises: either aid John Marston’s escape to reunite with his family, or stand your ground to secure the cash hidden within the cave. People who desire the least honor in Red Dead Redemption 2 will heartlessly abandon John Marston and return for the money, seemingly unaware that Arthur’s ailing health may soon claim his life.

Subsequently, there’s an encounter involving Pinkertons, Micah, and Dutch. However, this confrontation leads to a fatal duel between Micah and Arthur, a battle in which Arthur is no longer strong enough to prevail. This struggle would have ended in Arthur’s demise, leaving him with nothing: no family, no fortune, and no regret.

4. Killing Witnesses Like Jimmy Brooks

Arthur Kills Anyone Who Inconveniences Him

Due to the chaos they left behind at Blackwater, the Van der Linde gang found themselves compelled to travel towards the East rather than West, while maintaining a discreet presence as they pursued money and a chance to escape. However, a person in Valentine managed to identify Arthur, leading to an encounter where Jimmy Brooks was forced off a cliff by him, ensuring that the authorities would remain unaware of the individual who had visited Blackwater.

If Arthur desires to avoid attention, he would opt to allow Jimmy Brooks to plummet from the cliff, thereby taking an innocent life, orphaning his spouse, and leaving her to rear their children alone. Could Arthur truly be so heartless as to end an innocent person’s life merely because they might recognize him?

3. Deciding Not to Help Sadie Adler Avenge Her Husband

Sadie is a Widow Out for Revenge, and Arthur Can Reject Her Call

In the aftermath of her husband’s unjust killing at the hands of the O’Driscolls, Sadie Adler is consumed by her grief and seeks retribution. With a burning desire to make them suffer, she plans to unleash wrath from the twin barrels of her revolvers. The man who once rescued her, Arthur Morgan, becomes her unlikely ally in this quest for vengeance.

Arthur chooses not to support Sadie in her fight against the O’Driscolls, opting instead to abandon her. This action suggests a degree of self-centeredness on Arthur’s part, and perhaps an underlying fear of his own mortality due to his TB diagnosis. This could imply that he might just as easily leave his friends in perilous situations, forgetting that his fate may be no different when the time comes for him to face death.

2. Shooting Up the Town of Strawberry to Free Micah

Saving Micah Bell Is One Thing, But Shooting Up A Whole Town Is Another

Very few people are concerned about helping Micah Bell, who’s usually a mission saved towards the end of Chapter 2. Many see him as someone who should suffer in Strawberry and live in constant dread of the gallows. However, there comes a time when Arthur is forced to save Micah, although he doesn’t seem too enthusiastic about it. But as a result, Micah ends up causing chaos by shooting up the entire town.

Micah and Arthur engage in a violent confrontation across Strawberry, resulting in many law enforcement officers being killed. Later, Micah heads back to a house to eliminate the individuals who had previously taken his revolvers. If Arthur were an honorable man, he should have shot Micah on the spot or at least left town immediately to prevent countless deaths and the town of Strawberry becoming a scene of chaos and gunfire, much like a town hit by a disease spread by bullets.

1. Beating Innocent Folk Who Owe Money

Harming Innocent People for Debt Collections is Dirty Business

Arthur Morgan’s actions of robbing and killing people certainly show a lack of morality, but it might be even more disgraceful the business Leopold Strauss has drawn the Van der Linde gang into – the exploitative loan sharking trade. Instead of helping those in need, as one would expect, Strauss seeks out the financially struggling and offers them loans. However, when it’s time to pay back, he sends Arthur Morgan to collect not just the initial loan amount, but additional sums as well, making their situation even more dire.

It’s a heartless act to offer false hope to vulnerable individuals, only to crush it ruthlessly, and Arthur’s willingness to do so demonstrates his lack of genuine compassion for ordinary people. He justifies this cruelty by claiming that those who accepted the money and failed to repay are deserving of their fate.

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2025-02-12 14:06