FF7 Remake: Why Aerith Is Attacked By The Whispers In Chapter 2
One of the most polarizing additions to Final Fantasy 7 Remake was the Whispers, as they were supernatural beings that were trying to force the events of FF7 to play out in the new timeline. The ending of FF7 Remake involved Cloud and his friends defeating the Whispers, preventing them from interfering in their lives, and allowing a new timeline to happen. It's believed that the Whispers represent FF7 fans who are afraid of change and want to see the exact same story as before, which is partly why their presence in FF7 Remake is so divisive.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for FF7 Remake.]
It's clear that FF7 Remake involves a time travel storyline to some degree, as Aerith and Sephiroth both demonstrate knowledge of the original game. A version of Zack Fair who belongs to a different timeline is also seen in the game, as there is a vision of him defeating the soldiers that killed him in the original timeline. It's unclear why all of this happening, as it's possible that there were time travel shenanigans at the end of the FF7 timeline (presumably over 500 years later, based on the post-credits scene showing Red XIII still alive in the distant future), or that a Sephiroth from a timeline where he succeeded has found a way to visit other worlds, in order to rule over the multiverse and become a god.
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The Whispers in FF7 Remakewere the literal instruments of fate, who tried to recreate the events of FF7 in the FF7 Remake, which included acts of violence, as they wounded Jessie, in order to ensure that Cloud went on the second bombing mission. There were limits to the power of the Whispers, as they were defeated in battle on several occasions, and
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