Often the chaotic good hero is a drifter who witnesses sinister actions but cares enough to take a stand and not look the other way. John Nada from the movie They Live or Dr. David Banner from The Incredible Hulk TV series are both examples of fictional heroes that cared enough to put themselves aside and take action.
The chaotic good hero does have a personal moral compass that they never go against. Take for instance the difference between Daredevil and The Punisher, both fight to protect the innocent but at their core they embody two very different aspects. Daredevil believes so greatly in redemption that it guides him to never take a life, Punisher on the other hand believes a bad apple should be disposed of.
What inspires us about a hero can teach us about who we are. It is never what a hero believes that makes them a hero, it is their actions that determine if they are righteous and ultimately who they are. Can you look the other way when the sinister strike? Will you be a bystander or a hero? To compromise who we are is to lose our soul.
"Not even in the face of Armageddon. Never compromise."
- Rorschach Watchmen
Unpredictability backed by a moral compass makes for a difficult hero to take down. Just look at our president. 🐿
ReplyDeleteExactly, living in a box just makes you easily manipulated.
DeleteInteresting how you tell us heroism pours OUT from WITHIN. People would rather their heroes suit agendas than be sincere i.e. pull the outside in, as if a law or doctrine could ever define a soul. Heroes are inspired the way artists are, for different reasons but ultimately for the same fulfillment of spiritual yearning.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, the spiritual yearning is a guide that helps us find who we really are and is only fulfilled when we express who we are meant to be.
DeleteHeroes inspire others by their example. They remind us there is evil to face. And they show us how to take a stand.
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