Resident Evil: Chris Redfield’s 10 Best Quotes From The Franchise

The Resident Evil series is unique because it features a variety of protagonists who are not connected to each other in their fight against zombies. The main characters are generally considered to be Chris Redfield, Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield, and Jill Valentine, but Chris may just be the main protagonist of the series.

Chris’ long-lasting presence across the games and in certain movies has seen his personality and beliefs change, which are best delivered through certain quotes. He’s not the most expressive person, but he has something valid to say every time he shares his outlook. It’s interesting to look deeper into the hero through his words.

His Reaction To The Baker Family (Resident Evil 7: Biohazard)

“That’s Different. Like I Haven’t Been Since We Got Here.”

The Baker family is considered among the scariest Resident Evil villains overall, with seasoned veteran Chris also unsettled by them. He voiced his concern at coming across a different virus strain after more than two decades of encountering such cases around the world.

This quote shows that Chris wasn’t completely battle-hardened and emotionless and was still disturbed by the horrors that took place. There would have been a disconnect with fans had he been nonchalant about it, so hearing him remark something that the average person would say made him relatable, to an extent.

His Reason Not To Trust Jessica (Resident Evil: Revelations)

“Trust Is Built Through Action, Not Words.”

Jessica would qualify as the worst sidekick in Resident Evil had she not been a villain all along. It turned out she was a mole who partnered with Chris to get a virus sample, although he never got around to trusting her because of the mantra he carried with him.

When Jessica asked why he didn’t trust easily, Chris replied that he needed to witness actions that were worthy of winning his trust. It turned out he was right, seeing as Jessica ended up betraying the good guys and Chris’ decision to not place his faith in people who made idle promises was the right thing to do.

His Opinion Of Himself (Resident Evil 5)

“I’m No Superhero.”

Chris has cultivated quite a reputation for himself over the years for surviving so many lethal situations. He became a legendary hero by Resident Evil 5, where Sheva joked that he had a superhero persona, which Chris was quick to shut down in favor of teamwork.

He claimed he was by no means a superhero and that they needed to work together if they wanted to stop Albert Wesker. Chris understood that his heroics were only possible because he had the backing of worthy partners like Sheva and Jill Valentine, and that he knew what his limitations were.

His Decision To Turn Things Around (Resident Evil 6)

“I Have To Face The The Truth – Accept Responsibility. That’s The Only Way I’ll Get My Life Back.”

Chris spent pretty much the entirety of Resident Evil 6 in depression as a result of losing his team. He channeled it very dangerously toward seeking retribution, which gave him a death wish and led to violent decisions that nearly got him into conflict with the good guys.

It was after his experiences that he got a renewed outlook on life, as Chris decided it was time to move on. He accepted that he chose such a difficult way to live in order to help people and that he needed to accept the tragedies that came as a result if he wanted to be at peace.

His Reconciliation With Leon (Resident Evil: Vendetta)

“I Never Make Plans That Far Ahead.”

Chris’ friendship with Leon extends long before they were seen together onscreen, which is something mainly die-hard Resident Evil fans are aware of. During the events of the Vendetta movie, their relationship became frosty due to Leon’s depression and Chris’ inability to realize that.

They ended up reconciling when they successfully complete their mission, which is when Leon asked Chris how much longer they would go on living such a life. Chris replied with this quote in a lighthearted manner to remind Leon that zombie viruses can’t exactly be predicted, as the two men shared a laugh.

His Vow To Honor Ethan (Resident Evil Village)

“He’s Gone. I Couldn’t Save Him. But I Can Save Rose.”

Chris may not be a superhero, but he does have the spirit of one, as he looks to save anyone he can. In the finale of Resident Evil Village, he was heartbroken when Ethan Winters perished, despite his best efforts. He then vowed to protect Ethan’s daughter to honor him.

The mark of Chris’ commitment extends beyond this quote, as a time jump to over a decade and a half in the future showed that he and Rose were still close. He ensured he kept his promise to Ethan by keeping his daughter safe, continuing to do so well into his 60s.

His Ideals (Resident Evil 5)

“There Are Opportunities To Be Had, But At What Price? You Gain, Someone Else Loses.”

Chris is a socialist by heart and doesn’t approve of the effects of capitalism, deeming it harmful whenever someone benefits at the cost of another. He claimed that he was tough enough to accept that it was the way the majority of the world worked, but he also understood the impact.

He wanted everyone to benefit rather than a system designed to give an advantage to the rich. He’s not built for the political environment or to leave people in less than favorable conditions, which is why Chris prefers to be hands-on in the way he helps others because he can’t sit back and watch.

His Neverending Will To Succeed (Resident Evil Village)

“Failure Is Not An Option.”

Chris is a perfectionist when it comes to fieldwork, which is the right attitude to have when the job involves saving people from zombies. There was room to fail during Village, though, as the backdrop included enormously powerful monsters that were hard to kill.

Chris still expected his team to succeed because it was about rescuing Ethan and his family. He was aware of the lengths that Ethan had gone through the first time to save his wife and he sympathized with Ethan over his struggles since he didn’t choose to face zombies, like Chris had.

His Overall Mentality (Resident Evil 5)

“I’m Not Going To Stop Until I’m Dead.”

This is one of the quotes that sum up Chris’ personality in Resident Evil, as it depicts his neverending will to fight. After it became clear that Alber Wesker had developed superpowers through the virus strain, Chris resolved to put Wesker down once and for all, uttering this quote.

He already had personal issues with Wesker due to the latter’s original betrayal, but things went to a different level entirely when the fate of the world was in question. At that point, Chris knew that it was a do-or-die situation and he had chosen to fight, even if it meant his death was imminent.

His Reason For Living (Resident Evil 5)

“I Find Myself Wondering If It’s Worth Fighting For … Yeah, It’s Worth It.”

Chris’ arc in the fifth game centered around him wrestling with the notion that anything he did was worth it since things went south each time. He saw the world devolve so many times that he had doubts if the contributions he made ever did make a difference or if he was in a loop.

It was after he defeated Wesker for good and rescued Jill from her mind control that Chris reached a definite resolution. He was happy with saving the lives he could, bringing him a sense of closure with the idea that any contribution he made was worth it in the end.

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