Ends Quote by Steven Knight
![“There were three options [in Allied], which were for [Bred Pitt] to shoot [Marion Cotillard], for them to escape, or for her to pull the trigger, which is a heroic act to spare him. When I was thinking about how it would end, a long time ago, I think I tried each of them to see, but two of them…” quote by Steven Knight](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6bc/steven-knight-2205_ends_there-were-three-options-in-allied-which_2038523.jpg)
“There were three options [in Allied], which were for [Bred Pitt] to shoot [Marion Cotillard], for them to escape, or for her to pull the trigger, which is a heroic act to spare him. When I was thinking about how it would end, a long time ago, I think I tried each of them to see, but two of them did not work.”
About This Quote
Source Film: *The Last of the Mohicans* (fictional scenario), 1992
A character faces three drastic choices, each with moral weight, and tests them to find a viable solution.
In simple terms: Choosing between extreme actions to resolve a crisis.
Key Takeaway
Consider all options before acting.
Themes
morality
decisionmaking
conflict
heroism
Mood
tense
reflective
Type
narrative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war zones
- personal crises
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
ethical dilemmas
consequences
agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your toughest decisions?
- How do you evaluate potential outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Limited information may make every option seem equally risky.
![“Apart from a couple that were just having fun with the concept and making fun of [Donald] Trump - like the one we did with Keegan Michael-Key - they really are little hero narratives. The whole "Save the Day" - it's called that, specifically, for a reason - ethos is there is this heroic act called…” quote by Joss Whedon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/817/joss-whedon-480_concepts_apart-from-a-couple-that-were-just-havin_918769.jpg)
![“I've spent three hours with Snoop Dogg, talking about how he loved [Peaky Blinders series]. And David Bowie loved it. The late Leonard Cohen was a fan. It struck a chord with various people that I didn't think it would.” quote by Steven Knight](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/026/steven-knight-2205_blinders_i-ve-spent-three-hours-with-snoop-dogg-t_379922.jpg)
