Samuel, in Tyler, the Creator's Wolf, is revealed to be an alter-ego of Tyler's character and is ultimately killed by Tyler himself in the song "Sam (Is Dead)".
Here's a breakdown of Samuel's storyline within the album:
- Early Appearance: Samuel is initially introduced as a character involved in the narrative surrounding Camp Flog Gnaw.
- Conflict: He instigates a conflict between his team and Wolf's team at the camp, specifically on the track "Trashwang."
- Romantic Entanglements: The album suggests a complex relationship between Samuel, Wolf, and another character, Salem. Wolf and Salem eventually reconcile in "Treehome95."
- Alter-Ego Revelation: The key revelation comes with the track "Sam (Is Dead)." This song establishes that Samuel is not a separate individual, but rather another persona within Tyler's fragmented psyche.
- Death: In "Sam (Is Dead)," Tyler confronts and essentially eliminates this alter-ego. This is depicted symbolically through the song's lyrics and overall thematic content.
In summary, Samuel starts as a character involved in the camp narrative and conflicts within Wolf, but his storyline concludes with the revelation that he's an alter-ego of Tyler, who then kills him.
