In Alfred Henry Lewis’ 1910 advertisement regarding Theodore Roosevelt, he declares, “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” His statement calls in question the ethical significance of the intention behind action, suggesting that any action is better than nothing at all. Above all else, the common good should be held in the highest regard and pursued by all means necessary. Hence in theory, doing the wrong thing for the right reason is acceptable when this principle applies. This philosophical concept is echoed through various mediums such as the arts, and realistic application, emphasizing the importance of the greater good.
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The novel follows the english outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men as they evade the authorities. In Walt Disney’s film adaptation of the novel, Hood justifies their crimes, contending that “… we never rob, we just borrow a bit from those who can afford it.” Although the band of characters are criminals for their robberies, their intention is to give back to the poor people of the town. Hood’s calling card, stealing from the haves and giving to the have-nots, is a common archetype seen in other storylines. In the 2013 American biographical drama film, “Dallas Buyer’s Club”, protagonist Ron Woodroof smuggles experimental pharmaceutical drugs across the Mexican Border to distribute amongst fellow AIDS patients. Facing opposition by the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.), Woodroof attempts to treat their symptoms under the detection of the law. Despite his disregard for the law, Woodroof’s intention is to help AIDS patients who otherwise did not have access to potential treatments, thus reflecting the “Robin Hood”
The novel follows the english outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men as they evade the authorities. In Walt Disney’s film adaptation of the novel, Hood justifies their crimes, contending that “… we never rob, we just borrow a bit from those who can afford it.” Although the band of characters are criminals for their robberies, their intention is to give back to the poor people of the town. Hood’s calling card, stealing from the haves and giving to the have-nots, is a common archetype seen in other storylines. In the 2013 American biographical drama film, “Dallas Buyer’s Club”, protagonist Ron Woodroof smuggles experimental pharmaceutical drugs across the Mexican Border to distribute amongst fellow AIDS patients. Facing opposition by the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.), Woodroof attempts to treat their symptoms under the detection of the law. Despite his disregard for the law, Woodroof’s intention is to help AIDS patients who otherwise did not have access to potential treatments, thus reflecting the “Robin Hood”