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Honestly, because it depends on what the table wants.

Maybe that's what the meme is describing. The player decided that this is a meaningful last stand, and the DM making sure that they're on the same page.

Or it could be a table where the players don't expect their characters to either have a satisfying conclusion to their arc, or a meaningful, epic death. Maybe the stakes they enjoy include death being on the table more often.

And to be clear, none of these are value judgements. All are viable so long as the players (including the DM!) are on the same page and enjoy the game. Heck, I like various approaches depending on the campaign. :P