Roy Sparing Deckard's Life
Some film critics believe Roy saved Deckard's life so that Deckard would continue to live with knowledge of Roy's experience—being about to die. In this manner, Roy prevents his death by passing on his experience. Furthermore, Roy ensures that Deckard will remember him for the rest of his life. On the other hand, if this is symbolism, it is accidental symbolism as opposed to deeply considered and "baked in" symbolism, as it was improvised at the last moment based on a suggestion by actor Rutger Hauer.
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