Is Big Boss a hero or a villain?

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In summary, Big Boss is a legendary soldier and founder of Outer Heaven, a state fortress in South Africa. He believed in creating a "soldier's paradise" where soldiers were always needed and not tools of governments. However, he was considered a nutcase by modern academics and media due to his ideology and desire for perpetual war. Some compare him to Hitler and his primitive form of government.
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KidZero
Big Boss, from the critically acclaimed "Metal Gear Solid" video game series

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Big Boss, the legendary soldier, was considered as "The Greatest Warrior of the 20th Century", and a brilliant military leader and was hailed as a war hero by admirers and feared as a tyrant by his enemies

he developed an ideology, his belief was that he wanted to start a "soldier's paradise" a place where soldiers, are always needed, and not tools of governments.. he founded Outer Heaven, a state fortress located in South Africa, he dreamed, as he interpreted the boss, his mentor's theories...which involved ending the abuse and exploitation of soldiers by the world's governments

what do you guys think

modern academics and media, and general people would consider him a nutcase, insane
 
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KidZero said:
what do you guys think

modern academics and media, and general people would consider him a nutcase, insane


Gross. I've been reading about the Third Reich, and these seems like basically the same thing.

As to "insane," I don't think they have a mental pathology. It is a primitive form of government. The Roman Empire basically thought this way. It's precivilization, barbarous. Many young men seem to be attracted to this kind of thing.
 
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So he wants a world locked in perpetual war, where war is more of a goal in and itself rather than a tool? He sounds like a nut. Didnt Hitler dream of a world where every generation would have his war? Then again, Hitler kept saying one thing and the exact opposite moments later, you can paint the man any way you quote him.
 
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Metal Gear's story is so batsh*** crazy that it's hard to determine anyone characters motivations enough to determine their noteriety.
 

1. Is Big Boss considered a villain in the Metal Gear Solid series?

Yes, Big Boss is often portrayed as a villain in the Metal Gear Solid series. He is the main antagonist in Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, and his actions and motives are often morally questionable.

2. What makes Big Boss a villain?

Big Boss is considered a villain due to his actions and decisions throughout the series. He has betrayed his comrades, manipulated others for his own gain, and has shown a disregard for human life in pursuit of his goals.

3. Is Big Boss evil or misunderstood?

This is a debated topic among fans, but ultimately, it is up to interpretation. Some argue that Big Boss is a tragic hero who was driven to villainy due to his circumstances, while others see him as a power-hungry tyrant. Ultimately, his actions suggest that he is more of a villain than a misunderstood character.

4. How does Big Boss compare to other video game villains?

Big Boss is often praised as one of the greatest video game villains of all time. He is a complex and multi-dimensional character, with a tragic backstory and believable motivations. His actions and impact on the game's world make him stand out among other video game villains.

5. Can Big Boss be redeemed?

Again, this is a debated topic among fans. Some argue that Big Boss is too far gone and has committed too many atrocities to be redeemed. Others believe that he can still find redemption, especially in the later games of the series. Ultimately, it is up to interpretation and personal opinion.

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