Question: Why couldn't ET use his magic finger on himself when he was ill?
Erik M.
6th Oct 2019
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Answer: He may have been too weak to do it himself.
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Answer: The ability is meant to be empathic - he can use his energy to heal other life-forms but must himself heal normally, given sufficient time and hope. Elliot's caring for E.T. helps facilitate his recovery.
Erik M.