Piter De Vries : My lord, you gave your word to the witch, and she sees too much. On a similar note, because he tends to wear lengthy robes, the robes combined with his implant causes him to appear abnormally tall (appearing at least nine feet tall while hovering). The Baron may have underestimated just how formidable the Atreides family can be, which is a mistake that will hopefully cost him his life in a sequel. Don't be too sure, it's an act of love. Try looking into that place where you dare not look.You'll find me there, staring back at you. A desolate, dry planet with vast deserts. However, the Duke will die before these eyes and he'll know, he'll know, that it is I, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, who encompasses his doom! Paul: This weapon, I am. They said you were dead! My father sent you to test me, didn't he? Baron Vladimir Harkonnen had made a lifetime career of seeking new experiences. Their simple minds came up with a simple trick! Reverend Mother Mohiam: August 31, 2017. Her words reveal just how profound that connection is, and how much it is tied to the physical beauty of her planet. Duke Leto Atreides: The Emperor blames many parties for the Dukes death. They said Gurney Halleck: This is an exploration of the idea that one individual's actions can be just as powerful as seemingly larger forces. Yes? Thufir Hawat: Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does. Lady Jessica: When you said Harkonnen, I had no idea you had such cause to hate them. Feyd-Rautha: Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: Hidden away within the rocks of these deserts are a people known as the Fremen, who have long held a prophecy, that a man would come, a messiah, who would lead them to true freedom. "You do seem a bit unstable lately. Remedy this situation, restore spice production, or you will live out your life in a pain amplifier! Accessed March 4, 2023. https://www.coursehero.com/lit/Dune/. I knew Yueh's wife. . You wish to join your wife, is that it, traitor? *You mustn't speak *. Where others see nothing more than sand and death, she sees a profound natural splendor that can only be revealed in the dying rays of the setting sun. [hugs him] Alia Alia: 2023. Paul: That is where we seek knowledge., Some say that the anticipation of a thing is better than the thing itself. Duke Leto Atreides: . The palace is now secure. all mingled with shreds of enlightenment. He was also known to exploit his cruel and ruthless reputation by doing executions perceived to be the result of extremely trivial matters as a way to subtly get rid of threats. Four Planets have come to our attention regarding a plot which could jeopardise Spice Production: Planet Arrakis, Source of the Spice. Find related themes, quotes, symbols, characters, and more. Some of the people believe Paul is this messiah. At Yuehs suggestion, Soldiers bring the defeated Duke Leto before, the Duke will be dead, but they can take some comfort in the knowledge that, in Atreides uniform have sacked the Guild bank. Religion and law among our masses must be one and the same. Like a truth-seer drug, it's poison! Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: Planet Caladan, home of House Atreides. Duneis sure to be seen as one of Momoa's best movies. Our body shields won't have enough power to operate in the open air on Arrakis. (2017, August 31). a fleet of Guild ships above Arrakis that holds a truthsayer, five legions of Sardaukar, enemy encampment. Send word to Giedi Prime to begin selling our spice reserves. Rabban! The Reverend Mother, after testing Paul's ability to keep his hand in a box full of terrible pain, pronounces him "human." Yueh reveals that he has betrayed the Duke so that he can kill the, over his betraying House Atreides. I want you to squeeze and squeeze and squeeze! The princess shall have no more of me than my name no child of mine, nor touch, nor softness of glance, nor instant of desire. Also known as Dune. Let us say, I suggest you may be human. Your dreadful mismanagement, your bad judgment, and the assigning to Rabban the governorship. The Baron recognized efficiency and talent in people, and he has shown remarkable insight in knowing people. Course Hero is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university. "A dangerous, jealous man." Dangerous and jealous enough to destroy an entire family. [DELETED LINE] Needless to say, the guild does what Paul asks. On the other hand he warns against a man who has no emotions, because you cannot control him. [using the Voice] Paul: Her position is that many so-called "humans" are not truly human, but rather animals acting according to instinct. Guildmaster: "Piter doesn't have all his tools here, but I'm sure he could improvise." "Improvisation is sometimes the best, Baron. Baron Harkonnen: I won't tell you who the traitor is, or when we'll attack. Multiple forms of power and ways to control people and events are explored in Dune, and one of them is the use of information. I've brought House Atreides down. Your water shall mingle with our water. Irulan shall be my wife, opening the way for an Atreides to take the throne. We're finding these sabotaged devices too easily Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: Never stop. Paul: I told you, he is here - now! A Secret Report within the Guild. The Worm is the Spice! I see many things. Stellan Skarsgrd said he spent eight hours a day transforming into his "Dune" character. Book 1, Part 13 Quotes I must rule with eye and clawas the the hawk among lesser birds. a planet of harsh conditions that, like Salusa Secundus, has bred an elite fighting force. The willow submits to the wind until one day it is many willowsa wall against the wind. Piter. Web. [the Reverend Mother Mohiam growls at him] This is my desert. And though he was generally cunning, his arrogance and intense hatred of House Atreides proved to be his un-doing. [after the ordeal of the box] Baron Harkonnen: While his affection for boys and young men was the result of a deep narcissism, he himself suffered from psychosomatic impotence. Lady Jessica: Mahdi And Lisan al Ghaeeb. No man has ever survived being tested with the box. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Lady Jessica: One of the most heartbreaking aspects of both the movie and the book is how effectively the Baron manages to bring about the destruction of House Atreides. The sleeper must awaken. A million deaths were not enough for Yueh! Do you need my life, old friend? Reverend Mother Mohiam: Struggling with distance learning? By the time the traitor is fully revealed, the fate of . The bond between Lady Jessica and Duke Leto is one of the strongest in the movie, and its clear that the two of them love one another deeply, passionately, and perpetually. The Harkonnens are real. [using the voice] Feyd-Rautha is nearly the same age as Paul. His son and heir, Paul, sees his struggles and the turmoil that comes with leadership. Stilgar: But, make no mistake, when she's seated at her desk, she transforms into a content creation powerhouse, whipping up insightful articles on all things entertainment. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one: ). Piter De Vries: Things have been so serious here lately. The Harkonnens are our enemy. Its a stressful exchange that hints at the true extent of Mohiams cruelty. How inadequate [his hand] appeared when measured against such creatures as that worm. Stellan Skarsgrd in 2020. The best lines from the movie are usually said during crucial turning points or major events. Well, I've just had a waking dream. Silence him, Jessica! He shall know your ways as if born to them. They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. Mooz's answer quotes Jessica telling Dr. Yueh, early in Dune, and in the year 10,191 AG (After Guild): Clearly, the baron believes emotions are weaknesses to be exploited. | After his long journey to reach the Fremen and the grueling Amtal with Jamis, they predictably accept his request to go with them to their Sietch. Dr. Kynes: Get out of my mind! Well he's not! You will sit on the throne on Selusa Secundus, your prison planet. Reverend Mother Mohiam: Bring in that floating fat man, the Baron! Planet Geidi Prime, home of House Harkonnen. Paul: As she reviews the muscles of the hand in one such lesson, he looks at his own hand and considers how small it looks in comparison to the worm. The duke asks Liet-Kynes if there is a relationship between sandworms and spice, and Liet-Kynes does not want to answer because the connection is a closely guarded Fremen secret. | I heard you talking. Tonight I may lose my son. What does he mean? Leto, however, genuinely cares about his own men and family and regrets many of the tactics he must use to protect them, such as poisoning his rivals and raiding their supplies. Oh, I'll miss Caladan so much! But we do anyway. Baron Harkonnen: They jar something deep inside, allowing him to grow. They will use a traitor planted in House Atreides to ultimately bring it down but also divert attention with a fake assassination attempt and suspicions that Lady Jessica is a traitor. And while he certainly uses his mythological status, he also develops the ability to see possible futures and influence theman undeniably prophetic function. Unlike Paul, Gurney has seen hundreds of battles and understands how treacherous the move to Arrakis can be. Course Hero. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire Universe. But several high-profile actors will join the cast as well. Only I will remain. Baron Harkonnen advises his nephew and heir to listen carefully to the interlocking plans of his Mentat, Piter, and understand how these plans are part of a greater scheme. When he issues this line, he makes it clear that, no matter what is going to befall his house or the planet Arrakis, he is not going to sway from his appointed mission. Oh yes, I forgot to tell you. He leverages the Bene Gesserit prophecies to gain power and safety, but he also feels caught up in a destiny larger than himself. They were all caught up in the need to mingle and infuse their genes. I was the one who broke his Imperial conditioning. Paul: Gurney Halleck: Please don't bring it to this, my dear Duke." The Baron looked up at Piter who stood at Leto's shoulder. Did you truly believe, even for a moment, that I would fail my Duke TWICE? Reverend Mother Mohiam: Only the immature imagine the cosmos to be what, The Universe operates on a basic principle of economics: everything has its, If you surrender, you have already lost. Refine any search. Guild Navigator: [she is knocked backward against several Guild Workers]. Nephew of Baron Harkonnen. Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: : As a leader of a Major House, Vladimir proved to be incredibly cruel, earning House Harkonnen its notorious reputation. Reverend Mother Mohiam: His safety requires the Voice. | Know then, that it is the year 10191. Copyright 2016. He's not faking this! The Guild they're fighting me in the mental vaults. Not until you tell them both who I *really* am! but so is life. Im sorry, Grandfather, Alia said. Vladimir's sheer weight required belt-mounted suspensors to retain mobility, which allowed him to float in midair from place to place, as he was unable to walk under his own power unassisted. After the failed first pregnancy, the Baron actually raped the Reverend Mother and she, as a means of getting back at him, made sure he was . "Vladimir Harkonnen is the direct-line male descendant of the Bashir Abulurd Harkonnen who was banished for cowardice after the Battle of Corrin". that it is likely that the Imperial planetologist Dr. Kynes has been helping House Atreides. Those sounds could be imitated! We know of CHOAM in the universe, Combine Honnete Ober Advancer Mercantiles, controlled by the Emperor Shaddam IV and all the great housses of the Landsraad. When I'm done with him, he won't know who to trust, not even that Bene Gesserit whore he sleeps with. We have our new Army. Soon we leave for Arrakis. [voice over] And these dry winds can generate tremendous static electricity in the atmosphere. Vibrations attract them. Lady Jessica: How can the Emperor take everything we've built and give it to that Duke? We come for you! Though the movies appeal stems largely from its blockbuster aesthetic, its also full of powerful and charismatic characters, all of whom have their own motivations and most of whom deliver powerful quotes that make it clear just how much is at stake in the conflict between the rival noble houses of the Atreides and the Harkonnens. Dr. Kynes: Like any computing machine, if false information is input, incorrect outputs are the result. He pictured his fighting men as bees routing the rabbits. What happened? Leto is definitely one of Oscar Isaac's best roles. I've obtained a film book of a small specimen. Reverend Mother Mohiam: Silence him yourself, if you can. Your highness, there must be some mistake. Lady Jessica: From Reverend Mother Mohiams test to Baron Harkonnens invasion of Arrakis, the films key moments are punctuated by haunting quotes that breathe life into Dunes extraordinary alien world. You think I don't know what I gained for my wife? Though Leto clearly trusts his wife, his quote here indicates that he needs that last little bit of assurance that, when all is said and done, that Jessica will stand by Paul. The pair are then flown into the desert by two Harkonnen guards. How dare you. And I didn't kill any of them., Looking closely at de Vries, he added, 'You are a very ugly man, Piter. Both men are ambitious and ruthless. In this case the importance of adhering to a very strict discipline regarding water and secrecy is crucial to the success of the Fremen plan to transform the surface of Arrakis. | Now remember, walk without rhythm, and we won't attract the worm. We are entering the time when all will turn against us and seek our blood. In this quote, she reveals just how much she understands not only about Paul and what he must do to survive in the deadly days ahead, but also how much she grasps the nature of power and how much relies on mastering the self rather than others. Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: They're dead. *, Reverend Mother Mohiam: Lady Jessica: Paul: In the David Lynch movie, the baron is hefty, has blue eyes, but is much more unsightly. Usul, we have wormsign the likes of which even God has never seen. Baron Harkonnen is accomplished in wielding the power and fear he believes necessary to govern effectively. Lady Jessica: The Baron's Doctor: This was also implied in the way he, aged 81, developed the roles his nephews (Feyd and Glossu) eventually took, in an ultimate, yet unsuccessful plan to reinstate Harkonnen power in Arrakis. We are, Freedom is an elusive concept. My Dune. Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: Chani, all my images of the future are gone! | Everyone thinks that there are but few, wandering here and there in the desert. And when it arrives, it will shake the Universe. I'm dead to everyone unless I become what I may be. Gurney Halleck: Paul: [turns towards Thufir] . When Duncan begs her to become a witness and to testify about what she has seen on the planet, she reminds the swordsman of her oath to the Emperor. When asked whats inside, she simply responds with pain. Paul complies and puts his hand in the box, making sure to use all his strength not to remove it and risk death by the Gom Jabbar. [to the communication device] They are strong, fierce. From Dune: " Precisely ," the Baron said. Reverend Mother Mohiam: Princess Irulan: [seating himself on a bench along the training room wall] As to their relationship with the spice, who knows? I'm not in the mood. No woman-child ever withstood that much! Born the son of a Harkonnen Baron, Vladimir showed an early interest in attaining power, and was trained to become . Your skin, love to me. Fast on defense, slow on attack. The Jihad! Paul: Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: Of all of the characters that appear in the movie, Duke Leto is arguably the most noble and the most ethical. His hover suit now appears to be woven into his flesh. But, ah, look down. Some of them in the cities. He was originally a tall, muscular man with red-gold hair in a distinctive widow's peak. From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. : He stuns Lady Jessica and the Fremen when he recounts how his father came to Arrakis not for the spice, not for the riches, but for the strength of the Fremen. One must always keep the tools of statecraft power and fearsharp and ready. And he believes this essential genetic drivefor what amounts to genetic chaosis a powerful driver of the future. When Paul first sees the great sandworms, they are shockingly large. A man unwilling to take risk is, No person can ever know everything that is in the heart of another. Lady Jessica: Most are easy to discern, but there's one that's stumped a few audience members. So, join her! Why did it le-le-leave? Guildmaster: Paul: We don't know much about the Fremen. Spice Worker: | Someone started another thumper. What about my father? You young puppy! Stars: Francesca Annis, Leonardo Cimino, Brad Dourif, Jos Ferrer, Linda Hunt. To die. I've seen how they died. But Arrakis is Arrakis and the desert takes the weak. I sense your teachings in him. The capacity to learn is a gift; The ability to learn is a skill; The, How will I be remembered by my children? And when it has passed I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Observe the plans within plans within plans. Reverend Mother Mohiam: A slave boy whom the baron had been enjoying attempts to kill the baron. I hold at your neck a Gom Jabbar. We will kill until no Harkonnen breathes Arakeen air. He's listening to us. What Hawat does not know is that the messiah legend is actually the result of the Bene Gesserit Missionaria Protectiva, a division of the organization that plants such prophecies into the religions of people on many planets. Baron Harkonnen : Rabban! I sit on the throne! You'll also get updates on new titles we publish and the ability to save highlights and notes. He will go where we can not. Paul: We are the secret of the universe. Squeeze hard. I said I would not harm them and I shall not. Fear is the mind-killer. Power and fearsharp and ready. Dr. Wellington Yueh: Harkonnen! I must not fear. What do you call the mouse shadow in the second moon? You will make a formidable Duke! : But, thanks to your teachings, it's changing my consciousness. John Phillips/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA. My beloved concubine, I should have married you. Paul: What's that you're saying? He who controls the Spice controls the universe and what Piter did not tell you is we have control of someone who is very close, very close, to Duke Leto! However, that role also comes with a terrible price, as this powerful quote demonstrates so effectively. The systematic extermination of all life on Arrakis! Is there a relationship between the worms and the spice? Complete your free account to access notes and highlights, The day hums sweetly when you have enough bees working for you. The Guild and the entire Universe depends on spice. However, death was not the end for Vladimir. Dr. Wellington Yueh: Reverend Mother Ramallo: Alia fell victim to the Bene Gesserit prediction and initially shared control of her body with the Baron, gradually falling under his power. Duke Leto Atreides: Not you, my dear Duke. [treating Baron Harkonnen] When Paul raises the idea of not becoming the next Duke, his father doesnt seem shocked. This is the true measure of a man." Brian Herbert, House Harkonnen His mother impresses upon him the importance of complete mastery over every muscle of the body. They're not attacking! I should have married you. Baron Harkonnen: He also possesses some sort of implant on the middle finger of his right hand that's used to activate a personal force field, which he used to survive Leto's assassination attempt. Some men hold themselves prisoner even when they have the power to do as they please and go where they choose, while others are free in their hearts, even as shackles restrain them., The universe is our picture. Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: Its a chilling scene that warns audiences of the chaos to come. Paul: Paul: Paul: Some thoughts have a certain sound, that being the equivalent to a form. [rips up Dr Kynes' stillsuit] The drug was timed. Poor Emperor. At least once, he has even arranged for a male sex slave he had previously purchased at Gamont to be drugged before retiring to his chambers due to "not feeling like wrestling." The vengeful desires of the residual Vladimir Harkonnen persona proved fruitless due to Alia's eventual success in overcoming her possession by suicide. [voice over] The suspensors also allowed for some levitation to a certain degree, as when he died, his corpse hung inches from the floor while lying sideways. [saving Spice Miners from The Worm] There have been documented sightings of worms as large as 450 meters in the deep desert. Behold, as a wild ass in the desert, go I forth to my work. Baron Harkonnen can often act and speak like he's one of the most powerful supervillains around, which is especially apparent after a meeting with the Reverend Mother. This is my desert. All I see is an Atreides I want to kill. Soon, they will begin to fold space. Paul: [voice over] Send a third-stage Guild Navigator to Kaitain to demand details from the Emperor. Reverend Mother Mohiam: I won't tell you who the traitor is, or when we'll attack. Withholding informationkeeping secretsis another. He also employs other means, including emotional manipulation, torture, assassination, and the exploitation of people's vices such as drugs and women. the Atreides Mentat still believes that Jessica was the traitor who enabled a Harkonnen victory. We know of CHOAM, yet we are the secret. The Dune script relies on the impactful and iconic quotes from the 1965 novel of the same name. In, A man may fight the greatest enemy, take the longest journey, survive the most, War, as the foremost ecological disaster of any age, merely reflects the larger state of human affairs in which the total organism called humanity finds its existence. An Atreides daughter could have been wed to a Harkonnen heir and sealed the breech. In a tense moment in the film, Paul unintentionally makes the Warmaster Gurney angry when he nonchalantly tells him hes not in the mood to train. Paul hears Jamis in one of his visions where the Fremen explains how people must move with the flow of the process and join it, making sure that they flow with it. While he likely wasnt referring to controlling aircraft, Paul uses his advice to get away from the storm and land safely in the desert. Enough of this, Thufir! Battle language? -Graham S. The timeline below shows where the character Baron Vladimir Harkonnen appears in, knowledge he will betray Jessica, Duke Leto, and Paul. Aren't you Thufir? And I whispered 'Yes'. I will have Arrakis back for myself! Paul realizes he has the power to stop the planetary and biological processes that allow spice to be generated on Arrakis. From my dream, so beautiful. I will bend like a reed in the wind. She's an abomination. Chani: However, the Duke will die before these eyes and he'll know, he'll know, that it is I, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, who encompasses his doom! Here are a couple of examples of the Baron trying to one-up every Bond villain ever: The Baron has Piter kidnap Yueh's wife and torture her. First, to bypass the Atreides energy-based defense shieldsintended to block lasguns, or laser gunsthe Harkonnens use projectile weaponry like bullets, missiles, and artillery fire. Reverend Mother Ramallo: Could he be the one? Pauls defiant attitude and the Reverend Mothers distasteful use of the Voice on the young heir causes friction between the two of them. I remember your gom jabbar, now you'll remember mine. Now, be silent. *If* you made a mistake, it was in over-estimating the Harkonnens. *the* plan to crush the Atreides. Ready yourself young Paul Atreides. My lord, you gave your word to the witch, and she sees too much. All the while, imperial soldiers disguised as Harkonnens will be ready to strike at the proper time and help to overthrow the Atreides' rule. Hawat suspects that Lady Jessica is the traitor, but the Duke doesn't believe it, even when Hawat points out that no one knows Jessica's parentageher loyalty might be to House Harkonnen; for all they know, she might even be Harkonnen herself. [raises knife, to everyone's shock, but drops it and turns back to Feyd] If you do so, you die. PARDOT KYNES, Reflections on, Quite a body count around here today, Fenring mused. While obese, he is also broad-shouldered and has thick, well-muscled limbs, and is structurally quite handsome. Paul: All Quotes The forms of kanly have been obeyed! Take your hand from the box, young human, and look at it. We must have a look at Paul Atreides. of cutting off a dead slave-gladiators head and instead affords him an honorable warriors burial.