In episode two of Firefly, “The Train Job” I feel as though the main focus was placed on Mal deciding to return the stolen medical supplies. Something that I found interesting that may have been easily overlooked was the role of the Sheriff of Paradiso. Not only was he the one who informed Mal of what had been stolen, but also why the town needed those supplies and how long they had been waiting for them. Without knowing this Mal would’ve never had the chance to feel compassion for the sickly people of Paradiso and he would’ve never returned the goods.
I was also impressed with the Sheriff’s ability to forgive and forget. Originally when he was talking to Mal and Zoe he said if he got a hold of the thieves he would throw them down into the mines and let them die of the same disease ailing the people of the town. However, when he caught Mal and Zoe trying to sneak back into town to return what they had taken he seemed more thankful than vengeful. Not everyone would have been so forgiving.
I remember the surprise on Mal’s and Zoe’s faces as they rode through what looked like a mining area on the all terrain vehicle with the medical supplies in tow and the Sheriff and his officers came out from behind their hiding places as if they had anticipated their arrival. The Sheriff could have been true to his word right there and then and threw them both down into the mines. Mal and Zoe got very lucky that they were dealing with such a forgiving person and not someone merely seeking revenge.
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