An obvious question, but one which we rarely make observations about from a narrative standpoint.
If he represented freedom, he would certainly act differently than Shanks would. Shanks protects vulnerable people in his care aggressively. Luffy doesn't do that, though. Instead, he has confidence that people will be able to take care of themselves.
The contrast is clear! Shanks is one of those individuals who takes everything on themselves. He has even gone so far as to see the future to prevent disaster. Luffy lives in the moment, and defends the freedom of the moment, but Shanks has developed an ability based on fears of the future. His "Order" demands it.
If he represented freedom, he would certainly act differently than Shanks would. Shanks protects vulnerable people in his care aggressively. Luffy doesn't do that, though. Instead, he has confidence that people will be able to take care of themselves.
The contrast is clear! Shanks is one of those individuals who takes everything on themselves. He has even gone so far as to see the future to prevent disaster. Luffy lives in the moment, and defends the freedom of the moment, but Shanks has developed an ability based on fears of the future. His "Order" demands it.
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