So just then I was re-watching Disney's underrated "Dinosaur" (2000), and there happened to be this scene where they've reached the watering hole just to find out it dried up, shortly after, Aladar found a way to get them water with Baylene's help.
Without hesitation, he called out to the rest of the herd.
and unfortunately, had to deal with a pretty rough, unexpected backlash when he tried containing their reaction, and basically got flooded.
That was when someone called him "stupid"..? I couldn't get where that came from so, I asked, and was answered with:
" He should've waited for the older ones to be done drinking first before calling others, to avoid this kind of situation."
So, what makes him stupid is basically lacking your knowledge ..?
If we shall take a look back on his life ..
Aladar was the unchallengeable creature on his island, meaning that he never really had to experience opposition, that along with the way he was raised, never fed the "potential threat" he could've become.
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Though it's also obvious that before the catastrophic meteor shower, he never went through scarcity of resources, which would lead us to remember that even when he did, it'd only shown his true nature;
(He was the last one digging, though he wasn't any less thirsty than the rest, but look at his proud smile! and him stepping back for them to start drinking first)
He'd proven to be an altruist..
time and time again.
Hence, clashing against self-seeking behavior was rather perplexing to him.. (not like he knows what that even is..)
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Knowing that already should naturally interpret that he wasn't "stupid", but inexperienced..
If we'll be setting that way of ignorant thinking, we'd easily put aside his motives & assume that Aladar staying behind with the "weak" was because he's an idiot. (Deliberately ignoring that it was out of benevolence)
And Bruton's death was an illogicality.. not at all sacrificial or noble
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The issue with applying that behavior irl is ignoring facts & passing judgment without taking the other side's morals, characteristics, knowledge, and motives into account. which wouldn't only make them feel misunderstood, but makes you terribly misinformed!
You managed to know everything but somehow ended up understanding nothing. How unfortunate.
Do you know any IFs where the MC could die/self sacrifice?
Hi Anon, sorry for deleting your ask by mistake, here is a long list of IFs that may fit what you’ve requested! If anyone knows of additional suggestions for this category, feel free to message us and we’ll update and add to this post.
Completed:
Blood Money by @hpowellsmith
Choice of Rebel: Uprising by Joel Havenstone
Fate of the Storm Gods [Steam] [Android] by Bendi Barrett
