Are the "Bad Guys" Actually Bad?
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Re: Are the "Bad Guys" Actually Bad?
The Riva Rohavi have fair reasons to hate Voulhire, but it doesn't justify terrorism; how is violence the way?
And Meldorath most definitely has something evil about him; even so, in a perfect world, he should've had his trial. I guess Voulhire is just as imperfect as the real world, isn't that something?
I love this type of fiction where none of the characters are good, nor bad, and you can't tell who the villains are.
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I find this to be correct. In many fictional worlds, some “bad” people just have their reasons for doing what they do and sometimes it’s justified. This one is no different. I think Meldorath might just be my favorite character.
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That is an interesting question. I think we are all righteous and all villains depending on the eyes we are being viewed through. We all view are actions as necessary, proper, righteous, and justified, but those around us probably don't see things the same way. I think we all deserve a proper trial and an honest review of our behaviors. Sometimes circumstances make us look less honorable than we really are.Krista Ash wrote: ↑03 Oct 2020, 14:25 There is evidence that perhaps Lord Orlin did not actually abuse children. The Riva Rohavi have very righteous reasons for hating Voulhire. Meldorath was never given a proper trial before being imprisoned.
Do you think the antagonists of the story are actually villains? Or are they more honorable than the portrayed heroes: King Wilhelm, Chancellor Maido, and King Saint Idus?
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Krista Ash wrote: ↑03 Oct 2020, 14:25 There is evidence that perhaps Lord Orlin did not actually abuse children. The Riva Rohavi have very righteous reasons for hating Voulhire. Meldorath was never given a proper trial before being imprisoned.
Do you think the antagonists of the story are actually villains? Or are they more honorable than the portrayed heroes: King Wilhelm, Chancellor Maido, and King Saint Idus?
Hmmm, this is an interesting view of things.
It is certainly possible.
Although I still think Maido is a villain.
I also think Meldorath is not as bad as he is portrayed.
We can agree it is not all black and white.
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