Number 6 was regressed into childhood in the penultimate episode of The Prisoner. It is an extremely important lesson to us all, his response to false authority.
Number 6 resigned from a secret government organization. He refused to tell the organization why, he refused to tell the organization what led him to the decision. He was the best, and couldn't take it anymore.
When you have principles, you find yourself a lone wolf in the wilderness at times.
The most powerful part of the exchange is this:
2: "That is cowardice!"
6: "That's honor, sir."
2: "We don't speak of such things!"
6: "You should teach it, sir."
6.17.2008
You must conform!
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