Arden & Hewkii
Hewkii
Hey Arden, I was reading a classic about a hero who sticks to his word and wondered if you think literature can really shape our sense of loyalty?
Arden
Literature often feels like a mirror, showing us the weight of a promise and the quiet courage it takes to keep it. When we follow a character through trials, we internalise that resolve, and it can influence how we act in our own lives. So yes, in a subtle way, stories do shape our sense of loyalty, guiding our choices even when we think we’re alone.
Hewkii
Absolutely, Arden! Those stories are like a compass for us—guiding us to stand firm when the going gets tough and to keep our promises no matter what. It’s a good reminder that even a simple book can remind us to be the kind of people who never back down.
Arden
That’s beautifully put, and I often find that a single, well‑crafted page can settle a heart’s hesitation. Which hero’s promise resonated with you the most?
Hewkii
I think Samwise Gamgee’s promise to protect Frodo was the most moving—he keeps his word no matter how tired or scared he gets, and that steady loyalty reminds me to stand by my friends even when it feels like the world’s against us.
Arden
Samwise is a quiet strength, isn’t he? His quiet vow feels like a steady heartbeat in a storm, a reminder that even the smallest voices can hold the world together. It’s comforting to know that, like him, we can stay true when the path gets rough.