What it means
Hallownest's tragedy is not solved by finding a stronger container. The most complete endings come from understanding the system that created the infection and refusing to repeat its original sacrifice without question.
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Every ending, what changes it and what it means.
Hollow Knight has several endings built from the same descent: the Knight can inherit the seal, share the burden with Hornet or enter the dream and confront the Radiance directly.
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Every sentence above is built from facts confirmed by at least two independent sources. Sources used: Wikipedia, Hollow Knight Wiki, Vandal.