Why is Isabella Hartley not turned to stone instantly when she touches the obelisk?

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In Agents of SHIELD season 2, both HYDRA and SHIELD are after the original 0-8-4 known as the obelisk/diviner.

Throughout the season, we see that anyone who comes in contact of this Kree device turn to stone instantly.

However, when Isabella Hartley touches the obelisk, she doesn't instantly turn to stone. Instead, her hand and arm slowly turn to stone. Later Hunter saves her by cutting her arm off.

So, my question is, why did Isabella Hartley not turn to stone instantly?



Best Answer

Throughout the season, we see that anyone who comes in contact of this Kree device turn to stone instantly.

Not true

The Diviner seem to affect individuals differently.

For instance, the waitress who inadvertently touches the Diviner when it's inside Creel takes some time before turning to stone

Certainly, she feels something immediately and we see her feeling ill but it takes nearly a minute for the transformation to complete.




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Who can touch the diviner?

Only three humans have survived physical contact with the metal that comprises the Diviner: Isabelle Hartley, Carl Creel, and Phil Coulson, though Creel caused Hartley to die anyway.

How did Creel survive the obelisk?

Stealing the Obelisk Creel easily escaped his cell by ensuring that his guards were facing away from him before turning into glass, becoming invisible to their human eye, and tricking them.

Who can hold the obelisk?

The second test subject, Jiaying was able to hold the Obelisk. As he is asking her what makes her so special, Reinhardt was interrupted by one his subordinates telling him that Red Skull is dead and that the enemy approaches.

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Living MonolithThe Living MonolithPublisherMarvel ComicsFirst appearanceThe X-Men #54 (March 1969)Created byArnold Drake Don HeckIn-story information8 more rows



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