Why Furiosa Losing Her Arm Is An Even Bigger Deal

As young Furiosa is held hostage by Dementus, who ultimately trades her to warlord Immortan Joe in exchange for power and property, home becomes her singular focus. In a world that is falling apart, it is the only reason to survive. Before her memory fades, she tattoos a series of constellations on her left forearm, permanently etching a map home onto her body. But some years later, Furiosa is now a war rig driver for Immortan Joe, and during a high-speed chase with Dementus’ men, that same arm is crushed. She’s captured and hung by her injured arm as she’s forced to watch her driving partner — and sort of love interest — Praetorian Jack (Tom Burke) be tortured to his death. She’s trapped for hours, in what must be excruciating pain. But when Dementus is distracted, Furiosa quietly cuts off her left forearm (we’re spared the gory details on screen), allowing her to flee — while forcing her to leave the dream of home behind forever.