Red Dead Redemption 2: Idealism and Pragmatism for Beginners - walkthrough, map Red Dead Redemption 2 Guide and Walkthrough

During Idealism and Pragmatism for Beginners (mission in RDR2), Arthur can help Saint Denis's mayor to solve various problems that require less legal methods of operation. There are some decisions to make during this task - we described them all so you know their consequences.

Last update: Monday, October 3, 2022

Idealism and Pragmatism for Beginners is a multi-stage mission in Red Dead Redemption 2. Arthur can help the Mayor of Saint Denis to solve a variety of problems by relying on less legal methods of action.

• Triggering the mission
• First mission from the mayor
• Second mission from the mayor
• The third mission from the mayor

Triggering the mission

You can perform missions for mayor Henri Lemieux in chapter 4 of the game, but unblocking the task is quite troublesome. These are the requirements for unlocking this mission:

1. First and foremost, you need to complete the Gilded Cage main mission in chapter 4 - that is, to meet the mayor for the first time in his mansion.
2. You must then wait until the mayor sends Arthur a letter inviting him to a private meeting. This letter will not appear in the gang camp. You must visit the post office at any railway station. During a conversation with a person from the window, select the option to collect the letter in person.

Then, read the Invitation from Mayor Lemieux from your inventory. Wait till the night falls. Only then on the map of Saint Denis will a marker of the place where the mission starts appear (the picture above).

First mission from the mayor

The mission starts at the back of the property. Tap on the glass door. Talk to Jean Marc, who will lead Arthur to the mayor. Listen to the details of the first job you can do for him.

Get in the car and start your journey to the art gallery. Once you've arrived, you'll need to follow Professor Shiftacre. Keep a safe distance from him in order not to be detected. Do not approach the professor until he is in an isolated place (the game will update the mission goal). You can only intimidate him by strangling him several times (do not hold the button for too long not to strangle him!) or beating him (negative points of honor). Return to Jean-March to complete this part of the mission.

Second mission from the mayor

In order to advance to the second part of the mission, Arthur must again receive an invitation from the mayor by post. The invitation should arrive about 24 hours after the completion of the first part of the task. As before, reach the back entrance of the mayor's property during the night hours. Listen to the details of the next task.

Head towards the road leading to the swamps. You have to approach the stagecoach on horseback, jump on it and move Arthur along its wall to get into its cabin. Arthur's task is to intimidate Hector Fellows travelling by stagecoach. Press L2+R2 / LT+RT at the same time to catch him and pull him out of the stagecoach.

The third mission from the mayor

This time you don't have to wait for a letter from the mayor. Return to his property at night and meet him directly. You will receive a book (Farm, Field and Falconry) as a gift. Lemieux wants to kidnap Jean Marc, to whom he has lost confidence and bring him secretly to the property.

Reach Jean-Marc's home. After being stunned, go back to the property. Don't use your horse and avoid being discovered by police officers patrolling the streets of the city. It's a good idea to zoom in on the mini-map so you can see them from a greater distance. Go through the park shown in the picture.

Reach the opposite end of the park and wait until the policeman patrolling the street along the park turns right. This will allow you to sneak behind his back and turn left.

Continue your journey towards the mayor's property. On the way, watch out for the passing stagecoach - stop for a moment as soon as it appears. When you reach the property, go to the back of the property as the mayor wishes.

After watching the cut-scenes this mission can be completed in two ways:

1. The murder of Jean Marc - Shoot him. You will get negative points of honor, but the mayor will guarantee a bit lower prices in shops in Saint Denis.
2. Spare Jean-Marc - Store your weapon in the holster or just leave it. You will receive positive points of honor. Later, Arthur will receive a letter from which he learns that Jean Marc was appointed a new mayor.