| The big problem is, as I said, if that's the case it's an unfair comparison. In the story it's implied that this captivity was done secretly, which also implies that, if the rest of the people KNEW about it, they would be angry; thus, this kidnapping was considered immoral. In that case the grandson is not heroic but simply doing the right thing.
Slavery is a different matter. Many people found it to be perfectly normal and freeing slaves might endanger you. In that case you're going against the norm and endangering yourself which IS an heroic act.
Again, the allegory here is skewed. |