>That Corwin is willing to make such a sacrifice, at that moment and
>without knowledge of the future, is a measure of his character.
>That he ends up not needing to is a measure of the character of
>Anthy and Utena, and of the universe.

In a way, it's yet another one of those counterpoints that characterize Corwin's relationship with them. If he hadn't been willing to make that sacrifice, he wouldn't have deserved to have what he wanted.

And if Anthy hadn't been willing to make sure it _wasn't_ a sacrifice, she wouldn't have deserved to have him make it.

It dovetails rather nicely, I think.