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Rob Lake - the tragic hero (Spoilers)


As Rob finally brings down Hurley, he also brings himself down!

Throughout all the episodes, Rob said that he would only ever report Hurley for something he did do, opposed to the rumour mill about his 'affair' etc.

BUT - The scene in which Polly is giving birth is so awful to watch on many levels! Rob stiches up Hurley FOR SOMETHING HE DIDNT DO and at the same time ruins his relationship with Polly and his daughter. He might not have loved Polly, but he still should have respected her enough not to turn her labour into a set up to get Hurley.

Rob gives in and hospital politics wins. The line between truth and lies has become blurred in Rob's mind, despite that fact that Rob was the only person able to see the difference.

If Rob had allowed Hurley to continue to practice, ironically Rob would have kept his integrity.

Who thinks Rob is a tragic hero?

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I disagree with your opinion.

Rob had tried to bring Hurley down before but to no success, in the end he realised that he had to do it by dodgy means and that was the only way to get Hurley.

Rob has himself moat probobly been medically hurt by Hurley and I think he finally realised that it had to stop.

Rob didn't give in, hospital politics didn't win, if they did win, Hurley would still be a doctor.

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everybody on here seems to think that rob took down hurley but surely at the medical hearing roger would deny the alegations and without proof he would be reinstated?

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He's ultimately corrupted when he realises he will never bring Hurley down for something he's actually done, as such he realises he can only bring him down by bad means, this proving that ultimately despite his genuine intentions he too can be corrputed in the end, and anyone can in the right conditions

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