Did Arthur have TB before Downes?
Arthur Morgan did not have Tuberculosis (TB) before his encounter with Thomas Downes, as the game suggests that he contracted the disease during the Money Lending and Other Sins III mission, where he interacts with Downes, who is already sick with TB. The TB infection is a pivotal plot point in the game, impacting Arthur’s storyline and interactions with other characters, including Dutch Van der Linde and Micah Bell.
Understanding Arthur’s Illness
Arthur’s TB diagnosis is a significant aspect of the game, affecting his health and relationships throughout the story. The game’s portrayal of TB is relatively accurate, considering the time period in which it is set, with the disease being a leading cause of death worldwide in the late 19th century.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When did Arthur first get TB?
Arthur gets TB in RDR2 during the Money Lending and Other Sins III mission, where he interacts with Thomas Downes, who is already sick with TB.
Q2: Did Arthur get tuberculosis from Mr. Downes?
Yes, Arthur contracted TB from Thomas Downes, who spit blood onto him during their encounter.
Q3: Why didn’t any of Arthur’s friends catch tuberculosis during Red Dead Redemption 2?
TB is contracted by direct contact with infected bodily fluids, and since Arthur did not spit or sneeze on his friends, they did not catch the disease.
Q4: How long did Arthur have TB for?
A reasonable estimate for the total amount of time that Arthur was sick in RDR2 is around 3-6 months, given the game’s timeline and the progression of his illness.
Q5: Could Arthur have avoided TB?
No, getting sick is integrated into the story, and even if players try to skip the mission where Arthur gets TB, he would still show symptoms of the illness.
Q6: Could Arthur have cured his TB?
No, there is no cure for TB in RDR2, and Arthur’s illness is a terminal condition that ultimately contributes to his demise.
Q7: Did Dutch know Micah was a rat?
Dutch realizes that Micah is a traitor as Arthur lays dying, and he begins to piece together the truth about Micah’s betrayal.
Q8: Did Dutch know Arthur was sick?
Dutch appears to be aware of Arthur’s illness but does not make any serious inquiries about his condition.
Q9: Why is Hosea coughing in RDR2?
Hosea is suffering from a lung disease, which is discussed by Dutch and other gang members throughout the game.
Q10: Will there be a RDR3?
While there has been no official announcement from Rockstar Games, there have been hints and teases that suggest a potential sequel to Red Dead Redemption 2.
Q11: Why did Thomas Downes spit on Arthur?
Downes spit blood onto Arthur because he was sick with TB, and the disease caused him to cough up blood.
Q12: Can you shoot Thomas Downes in RDR2?
Despite several encounters with Downes, it is not possible to kill him in the game.
Q13: Could Arthur have killed Micah without TB?
If Arthur had not contracted TB, he may have been able to kill Micah at the end of the game, as his illness weakened his immune system.
Q14: Was it possible to survive tuberculosis in 1899?
Without proper treatment, TB was often a death sentence, but with effective diagnosis and treatment, it is possible to survive the disease.
Q15: Why did Dutch believe Micah instead of Arthur?
Dutch believed Micah because he told him what he wanted to hear, and Dutch’s own narcissistic personality disorder led him to mistrust Arthur and side with Micah.