Why is Malcolm Reynolds your hero

POSTED BY: GwenHarker
UPDATED: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 17:59
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GWENHARKER

Saturday, March 11, 2006 3:51 PM

Oh, don't worry, Watched the movie tons of times but I'm curious to know other people's opinions.

My teacher simply said 'Who do you think is a hero', implying 'what's you're own definition'.

However I should go and pick up the visual companion...

BELOWZERO

Sunday, March 12, 2006 5:09 AM

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Originally posted by GwenHarker:
We've just finished our unit on the definitions of hero and now it's time for essay writing. Me? I'm obviously writing my paper on dear Captain Tightpants.

So I'm curious. What are three characteristics Mal has that makes him a hero to you?

(and does anyone have good websites where I can find articles/discussions on this? Already have Finding Serenity)

Honor, Integrity, Loyalty.

Hate to say it but that almost describes my dog...

"Do not go gentle into that good night....
Rage, rage against the dying of the light. . ."
--Dylan Thomas

Though my soul may set in darkness
It will rise in perfect light.
I have loved the stars too fondly
To be fearful of the night.

FAKESOUNDOFPROGRESS

Sunday, March 12, 2006 7:46 PM

Malcolm Reynolds is a sort of Moral criminal. He believes in what he fought for during the war and on Serenity hes waiting for the time the Independence Rise again. He doesn't intend to be anyones hero, he just wants his freedom.

The Moment of the Rose and the Moment of the Yew Tree are of equal duration

JOCKOCKEYOCK

Sunday, March 12, 2006 7:59 PM

I saw mal in a way as a romantic/cambellian hero....

The court of this obsession, is abstracted from possession which when the worlds of outside in fall.

MER

Sunday, March 12, 2006 9:28 PM

I see him as a guy who never given up. In some way, he's someone to look up to despite his criminal background.

ASARIAN

Monday, March 13, 2006 12:18 AM

Oooh; can we have a thread like this about River? I could write volumes about that! :)

--
"Mei-mei, everything I have is right here." -- Simon Tam

ASARIAN

Monday, March 13, 2006 12:26 AM

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Originally posted by GwenHarker:

So I'm curious. What are three characteristics Mal has that makes him a hero to you?

Okay, I'll try and give this a serious try:

1): He didn't leave River behind in the Maidenhead. He had a way out, but that's not his way. In fact, he has always protected River, even though he's said many times he would throw her and Simon off his boat. But he never does, of course; at heart, he fights for those who are vulnerable and in need of protection.

2): ...
3): ...

I dunno. I think the first reason makes him enough of a hero to me! :)

--
"Mei-mei, everything I have is right here." -- Simon Tam

GWENHARKER

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 12:55 AM

Thanks for all your help everyone!

KJIPPO

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 5:59 PM

Well I guess because I'd fly anywhere with him. No questions asked. Also because you can feel that what he and Zoe has is special in a way, that he sees her as a equal. As long as you're his crew, well, then you're part of his crew..

Actually I wouldn't mind having a boss like him, part from the killing of course (or not..). I guess I just want to be part of the crew for real..

And he's shiny...

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