the need for self-vindication theme
The human need to clear their names from perceived accusations or suspicions is featured.
Examples
In tos1x12 "The Conscience of the King", Kodos the Executioner justified committing genocide as governor of Tarsus IV to Captain Kirk, saying that it was a matter of life and death.
6 total · 4 major · 2 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| ahp5x34 | major | Herbert refused his lawyer's attempt to secure for him a stay of execution, preferring instead to either die in the gas chamber with dignity or else be exonerated. |
| ds96x11 | major | Dukat was driven insane out of a need for self-vindication over his harsh rule of Bajor |
| ds97x09 | major | Dukat was in part motivated by a desire to vindicate himself over the abuses he oversaw during Bajoran occupation |
| tos1x12 | major | Kodos the Executioner :: Kodos |
| ahp5x36 | minor | Arnold Mathias wanted to get out of prison so that he might clear his name according to Henry. |
| tz1959e3x29 | minor | Mrs. Lucas went to Mr. Crangle to try to get her husband's name cleared. |