Ben’s Funerary Needle

Reuben takes the funerary needle and thread, explicitly tied to shrouding Ben’s corpse. The needle and thread serve a dual role: as practical tools for traditional burial rites and as symbols of Reuben’s resistance to modern solutions, reflecting his belief in cultural propriety over survival.

Reuben uses the funerary needle to meticulously stitch Ben’s shroud, performing the burial rite with a cold efficiency that underscores his commitment to tradition. The needle’s presence in his hands highlights the collision between custom and the urgency of the creature’s threat.