"andor" The Axe Forgets(2022) -

Karis Nemik provides a contrast to Cassian’s cynicism, working on a rebel manifesto that views the struggle as a fight for truth and freedom rather than just a survival tactic.

Quoted by the rebel Arvel Skeen to Cassian Andor, it suggests that those who inflict harm (the axe) often forget their actions, while those who suffer (the tree) carry the scars forever. "Andor" The Axe Forgets(2022)

Individual members of the heist crew, like Skeen, carry permanent emotional wounds that drive their resistance. Karis Nemik provides a contrast to Cassian’s cynicism,

Arvel Skeen remains highly suspicious of "Clem" (Cassian's alias), eventually discovering his Sky Kyber crystal and forcing Cassian to admit he is only there for the money. Arvel Skeen remains highly suspicious of "Clem" (Cassian's

The "axe and tree" theme resonates through other subplots, highlighting that the Empire’s oppression is felt at every level of society.