Deep's Return and Homelander's Monologue

Setting the Scene

• Deep returns home and is welcomed by Homelander.
• Homelander emphasizes the importance of Deep's return to their group.
• Homelander orders food for everyone, highlighting special treatment for Deep.

Food and Hospitality

• Deep asks for bread but is encouraged to indulge in finer offerings.
• Homelander orders a South Korean delicacy for Deep.

Homelander's Reference to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• Homelander compares himself to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., noting:
  • Both were villainized and persecuted.
  • Both spoke truth to power.
  • Homelander claims to have shown people his true self and gained love for it.
  • Reflects on a newfound freedom to fulfill all his desires without opposition.

The Shocking Delicacy

• The delicacy ordered is revealed to be Timothy, a beloved friend of Deep.
• Deep is visibly distressed and pleads for Timothy's life.
• Homelander insists Deep eat Timothy as an assertion of control.
• Deep reluctantly complies, highlighting his subjugation.

Conclusion

• Homelander reinforces his dominance and control over Deep.
• The scene ends with Homelander expressing satisfaction and Deep expressing guilt and sorrow.