In Frank Herbert's sci-fi novel "Dune," one of the most critical moments is when Duke Leto Atreides fails to poison Baron Harkonnen with a gas from an implanted tooth. The Baron seems to be right in front of Leto however he somehow manages to survive, despite everybody else in the room being poisoned. It’s more than just a key plot event; it's a scene that reveals the novel's main themes on the struggle for power, human mistakes, and how fate plays a role in our lives. Duke Leto's last attempt to get rid of his enemy doesn't simply go wrong by chance, in reality it was fated to fail. So, in this video we’ll look closely at this important moment and explore the real reasons why Duke Leto's assassination attempt ultimately didn’t succeed. The movie diverges significantly from the book, especially in the scene involving Dr. Yueh's death and Duke Leto's assassination attempt. The movie suggests that the Baron survived because of his shield. In the film, the Baron activates his shield, which turns red when attacked by Leto's gas, implying it's being compromised. The book, however, offers a more nuanced and intricate explanation for Baron Harkonnen's survival. The reasons for his escape from death are actually more subtle and compelling. Therefore in this video we’ll explore the book's portrayal of these events, highlighting the complexities that the movie omits.