29 : Struggle Of The Fool -

: Mustang confronts Bradley about the death of Maes Hughes. Bradley admits he didn't kill Hughes but refuses to reveal the killer's identity, citing their agreement to only one question.

is dismantled and reassigned to keep him from acting. Ling Yao is forcibly converted into the homunculus Greed. Thematic Meaning 29 : Struggle of the Fool

In this episode, the "Fools" (Edward, Alphonse, Roy Mustang, and Ling Yao) realize the true scale of the conspiracy within the Amestrian military and are effectively cornered. : Mustang confronts Bradley about the death of Maes Hughes

: The "struggle" refers to characters finding ways to move forward despite being "collared" by their enemies. Ling Yao is forcibly converted into the homunculus Greed

: Edward is noted for maturing in this episode; he starts acting more strategically and building alliances (such as with Mustang) rather than reacting on whim. Other Possible Contexts

: The protagonists suffer significant personal and strategic blows: Lan Fan loses her arm.