The "Mourning Cloak" butterfly serves as a symbol for the transformation and fleeting nature of the characters' lives.
"Mourning Cloak" received mixed reviews from fans and critics. While some praised the emotional weight of the teenage romance and the performances—particularly —others criticized it as a "filler" episode that introduced and immediately killed off a new character ( Ali ) without progressing the main conflict between Morgan and Strand. Mourning Cloak - Fear the Walking Dead - IMDb Fear the Walking Dead 7x10
The episode concludes with a series of high-stakes confrontations that highlight the corruption within the Tower's leadership: The "Mourning Cloak" butterfly serves as a symbol
: Charlie’s true motive is revealed: she was sent by Morgan to infiltrate the Tower and disable the beacon, which would allow their group to enter more easily. Mourning Cloak - Fear the Walking Dead -