Tuberculosis is a boss in Silent Hill: The Arcade. It is found guarding Emilie Anderson, but is later revealed not to be holding her hostage, but keeping her safe from the other creatures. Eric and Tina battle Tuberculosis on the roof of Brookhaven Hospital.
Appearance
This creature has a dragon-like appearance. The massive creature twitches and thrashes around constantly, as if it were in pain. Its right "hand" is fused to a form of axe/pendulum blade, which is used for defensive and offensive maneuvers, while its left hand is a claw. Flaps of skin stretch from its torso to its bandaged triceps and act as small wings, which are predominantly used for gliding.
Character
Various scenes show the creature take off with these small wings, though it is more likely due to its impressive jumping capabilities. On occasion, the creature can be seen hovering without the use of its wings, which could suggest it exhibits a form of telekinetic powers to keep itself aloft. Its face is elongated with a mouth full of huge fangs and the skin around its head is torn, revealing many black eyes and muscular tissue underneath. It also has a fleshy bulge on its chest which is seen as its "weak point" that the creature sometimes shields with its hand or axe.
Symbolism
Silent Hill The Arcade Scene 6
Tuberculosis appears.
Tuberculosis shares its name with a potentially lethal airborne lung disease.
Trivia
- Tuberculosis is one of the only monsters in the Silent Hill series to have benevolent intentions, as it was protecting Emilie Anderson from the other monsters.
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References
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| Characters |
| Eric - Tina - Bill - Jessie - Ryan - George - Emilie Anderson - Frank Anderson - Michelle Anderson Hanna - Lorraine - Captain - Scott Fairbanks - Greys |
| Monsters |
| Creeper - Double Head - Greedy Worm - Gum Head - Hummer - Insane Cancer - Mama - Numb Body - Nurse - Phantom - Pyramid Head - Robbie the Rabbit - Scraper - Split Worm - Toadstool - Tremer - Tuberculosis |
| Locations |
| Brookhaven Hospital - Central Square Shopping Center - Jacks Inn - Labyrinth - Lakeside Amusement Park - Silent Hill Historical Society - Spiral Staircase - Toluca Lake - Toluca Prison |
| Terms |
| Flashlight - Fog World - Little Baroness - Monster - Otherworld - Radio - Siren - Welcome Sign |