Suffering And Bojack Horseman

Suffering is an act of nature that all living organisms must go through. The monster that suffering is can engulf those whom otherwise seem to have none. Our struggles can define us, such as living in poverty and surviving in a war zone. Or it could be something that can not be defined by others like depression or pain. Since suffering is a significant part of what we have to deal with, I believe that man’s credibility, character, and their take on it, can all be influenced by suffering.

The credibility of a man is subjective to anyone you ask. Politicians, for example, have credibility to the max from some and none at all from others. Let’s say an issue being discussed is poverty. A politician who grew up in poverty will be able to talk about the issue from a personal level. Meanwhile, a politician who grew up wealthy will have a more difficult time having credibility on the issue. Even if the wealthy politician has proposed very reasonable policies, the politician who comes from poverty will always be genuine, therefore having more credibility. If the privileged politician attempts to parade that he was poor and can relate to those who are, he will lose credibility on the spot.
For example, in the Netflix show “BoJack Horseman”, the titular character is dealing with his downfall from fame after being a 1990’s television star. He had suffered abuse from his parents, and he lacked any general direction except for stumbling on his opportunities. In response to his challenges, he is a jerk to most of those around him, which ruins many relationships he has throughout the series. You can tell he does not want to be a bad guy, as he attempts to mend relationships and restart his career. Unfortunately, his suffering and depression continue to lead him into roadblocks and challenges that he must inevitably