Tanjiro's optimism is a good thing. It isn't weak or naive to hope especially in a world devoid of it. In fact it is most necessary to let our positivity fuel change in the world. In everything everywhere all at once, waymond says "When I choose to see the good side of things, I'm not being naive. It is strategic and necessary. It's how I learned to survive through everything. I know you see yourself as a fighter. Well, I see myself as one too. This is how I fight"
For the other characters, whose whole world has been nothing but loss and violence, it must be difficult to open themselves up to the vulnerability of optimism. It is far easier to stay on the ground than soar high the crash back down to pieces. I can't blame them either; they've lived in a world that has been cruel and hostile towards them since they were young. On top of that they have a career of hunting monsters. Their initial biases of the horridness of the world is confirmed night after night. It's not easy to be enveloped in blinding, suffocating darkness and believe that there's anything but it, so it's easier for the older, more experienced Hashira to reject tanjiro's idealistic view of the world
Contrary to their assumption though, Tanjiro inhabits the same world as them. His optimism is an active and brave choice, because of his awareness of the bleakness of their surroundings, he is like this because of it. He lost his family, violently and untimely. His sister turned into a demon and he also faced many demons who committed horrible acts, but he hasn't let that take away his ability to see the good in the world and in people, no matter how dim that light may be. Tanjiro's kind and compassionate nature compels him to see everyone's humanity, which is why he never gives up on people and decides to treat them with dignity and heart. Because of Tanjiro's desire to heal Nezuko he can't afford pessimism. He needs to look forward, do his best and continue to hope, since his sister's life depends on it
Narratively, tanjiro's beliefs are also vindicated, as every interaction he has with any other character—lead with hope and compassion—has resulted in good change whether directly or indirectly. So, while the other characters' position is understandable. Tanjiro's optimism is also compelling and founded on experiences and convictions
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