It is as difficult to play it consciously
‘bad’ than to play it consciously ‘nice’ because in both cases we are supposed
to be consciously playing and so there is no judgment in the choice of the most
appropriate response to a situation.
“Grace: So I'm arrogant. I'm
arrogant because I forgive people?
The Big Man: My God. Can't you
see how condescending you are when you say that? You have this preconceived
notion that nobody, listen, that nobody can't possibly attain the same high
ethical standards as you, so you exonerate them. I can not think of anything
more arrogant than that. You... you forgive others with excuses that you would
never in the world permit for yourself.
You should be merciful, when
there is time to be merciful. But you must maintain your own standard. You owe
them that. You owe them that. The penalty you deserve for your transgressions,
they deserve for their transgressions.
Does every human being need to
be accountable for their action. Of course they do. But you don't even give
them that chance. And that is extremely arrogant. I love you. I love you. I
love you to death. But you are the most arrogant person I've ever met. And you
call me arrogant! I have no more to say.”
(Movie ‘Dogville’ chapter 9,
the end)
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