
In the poignant Chapter 4, John Wick ceases his frantic sprint from the specter of death and instead strides resolutely towards it. This installment delves deep into the realms of thanatology, the study of death and the intricacies of dying. It unfolds with ritualistic violence and a mythic structure, weaving a narrative that gradually ascends towards a haunting silence. The saga transforms into a funeral in motion, each scene echoing with the weight of impending loss. And at the apex of this treacherous journey up the metaphorical stairs, he ultimately discovers the solace he has been seeking, a long-awaited rest amidst the chaos.