Talk:Moral ambiguity

• I find there's actually shockingly little "good" versus "evil" in the show, in at least that none of the characters are really "good" or "evil" (with the possible exception of Sylar and Jessica, but even that's debatable). I'd say that "moral ambiguity" is a much more prevalent theme.--Hardvice (talk) 02:46, 4 January 2007 (EST)
  • Totally agree - it's actually surprising how few clearly "good" or "bad" characters there are. Good catch. - RyanGibsonStewart (talk) 06:47, 4 January 2007 (EST)
    • The more I think about it ... even Matt, my first pick for a totally "good" character, seems to have few qualms about invading people's privacy by reading their minds. Granted, most of the time he does it, it's for good ends, but at the bar he seemed to be doing it for kicks. Jessica is motivated by fear and a desire to protect/provide. Sylar feels he's compelled to finish the job evolution started. Claire intentionally maimed Brody. Micah lies to DL and tells Jessica, who he knows is up to no good, how to find them. Peter worries he might be the villain after all. Nathan and Mr. Bennet are all over the place.--Hardvice (talk) 12:35, 4 January 2007 (EST)
      • Good list, by the way - this will help with linking to the page. Thanks! - RyanGibsonStewart (talk) 15:33, 4 January 2007 (EST)

Sounds good. Change its name before we get too far into then, please. ---- 02:52, 4 January 2007 (EST)

Sylar attacks

So I think that the continuation of Sylar's attacks should not be included on this page. Moral ambiguity suggests that the line is blurred. I think the first instance of his attacks should note his motives, but subsequent attacks are derived from that one motive. Just my thoughts.--Bob 05:40, 3 April 2007 (EDT)

Main image

I think the main image should have something like Mr. Bennet, as opposed to the sex-tape. --Cylon 19:33, 22 April 2007 (EDT)

• Good call, I never really thought the sex tape pic was a very clear example of moral ambiguity (I still don't). I went with Bennet shooting his friend and partner instead. — RyanGibsonStewart (talk) 21:36, 22 April 2007 (EDT)

Removed some stuff

I've removed stuff that wasn't morally ambiguous (ie, shades of gray; like doing something bad but with good intentions). Stuff like Brody trying to rape Claire, or Sylar killing someone, doesn't qualify because there's nothing altruistic or redeeming about their actions. Similiarly, stuff like Niki going to an AA meeting doesn't qualify because she isn't doing anything wrong.

Also, I think the examples should be categorized differently, like by the different characters as opposed to by the episodes the events occured in. --Cylon 15:04, 23 April 2007 (EDT)