Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-25322628-20190608065429/@comment-7397205-20190624050904

I don't believe Eren despises her. Not for a single second have I believed that. For one thing, the idea of him "always hating her" would conflict with so many previous scenes. Particularly Chapter 50 when he promised he would be there for her always. Eren's not the type to lie in situations like that. He's way too blunt and wears his emotions on his sleeve for that, at least at that point in time.

The way I see it, if there's any hatred, it's at himself. If Mikasa was a "slave" as he put it, that would make him the "slave driver", exactly the kind of person he hates since he's always hated those who take freedom away from others. So he did this to break Mikasa out of it. It was harsh for sure, but probably the only way to break her programming.

Now Mikasa can choose where she wants to go. Honestly, it may very well lead back to Eren, and if it does it would give the chance for their bond to be re-forged on a stronger level.