Murray, The Fugitive

The scene in which the original violence occurred proves Kimble’s innocence.  He is clearly unaware that the other inmates have planned to take control of the bus.  He has fear blatantly plastered over his face.  He even looks from the two inmates to try and comprehend the turn of events.  This is further eventuates the point the fact the Kimble is innocent by the fact that he tries to help the guard that was harmed.  He acts as a doctor first instead of trying to run away.  The only reason he does ask to take off his chains in order to help the guard in any way he can.  The other inmate uses the opportunity to get a head start. “Here, Kimble puts  his medical ethics above his own life and helps rescue the wounded guard, leaving only a second to jump out of the way of the speeding train” (Pfeiffer 209). Harrison Ford only runs away after the train has come and clearly ended any life that was left to save. Once again Kimble’s innocence is displayed when he is forced to take off the chains for the other inmate.  Kimble’s hesitation shows that he not only respects the legal system but believes that the other inmate should not be freed.  This display describes his idea of justice.  Those who deserve to be in chains are those who do injustices are committing a wrong.  Kimble has not committed a wrong so he is in not forced to stay with the crash site or the authorities to come.  He is a blameless man so he is a free man which gives him the right