The Importance of Responcibility: "All the King's Men" by Robert Penn Warren

In his novel, "All the King's Men", Robert Penn Warren tells us that we are all responsible for our actions, and that sooner or later, the consequences will resurface, forcing us to face them. Refusing to accept this fact may bring pain and suffering to those around us, even the ones that we love. Warren goes on to show us that accepting this responsibility provides for personal growth, and helps us evolve into moral human …

…end up in a premature death bed. None of them are able to change the results of what they have done. However, simply accepting responsibility for their deeds, and showing the desire for moral change, shows the personal growth that they have gone through and hope for their redemption. The ability to take responsibility for what one does and its impact on the world around them is a characteristic of a mature and decent person.