"Disoriented", the only word Rick Grimes uses to describe the moments he experienced before being reunited with his family. In a world plunged into apocalypse, filled with the undead and anarchy, everyone's will and faith are tested. One will be changed for the worse or for the better. This essay will analyze the actions of Rick Grimes, present my ideas if I were in Rick's position, and answer the actions of another character. Both Rick Grimes and his actions are moral and selfless. Rather than being self-centered, Rick puts his life on the line to protect the group and his family to the best of his ability. Rick's well-intentioned actions and altruistic motivations are evident in these three examples. In the early events of the zombie outbreak, Rick manages to escape the hospital and meets Morgan and his son Duane. After Duane mistakes Rick for a zombie and knocks him out with a shovel, he and Morgan take Rick to their safe house. Even though Rick is desperately worried about finding his missing wife and son, he never forgets to return the favor. For a few more days, Rick stays with Morgan and Duane as he takes them to the city's police department to use the showers and retrieve weapons and ammunition. Despite the overwhelming danger and his state of worry, Rick manages to maintain his good moral character in front of the people of his neighborhood, such as Morgan and Duane. Rick's good moral character and altruistic qualities continue as he reunites with his wife Lori, Carl, and the rest of the survivors. Previously, Rick had Merle Dixion handcuffed to a steel pipe due to his violent behavior towards the group Rick had joined. After confronting Merle's younger brother, Daryl, who is angry at how his brother has...... middle of paper ...... brought Glen from the Latino gang's hideout and in later episodes, Daryl contributes to the group as additional manpower. Overall, Daryl is another heroic figure on The Walking Dead. With his survival and hunting skills, Daryl eventually becomes a valued and respected member. Despite his feelings of hatred towards Rick for leaving his brother behind, Daryl is able to get along with Rick and establish a friendly attachment towards the group. Perhaps, Merle's absence had led Daryl to find new light and friendship with the other surviving companions. The zombie outbreak had certainly placed Rick and the other characters a challenge to their faith and survival. Instead of waiting for their end, the two characters, Rick and Daryl, move forward to the best of their abilities. They chose to brave whatever lay ahead of them, rather than sit and wait helplessly.