Thread:Tim Thomason/@comment-1409530-20150322022005

I made some edits to the article pages for Spencius and the Farmer (Hercules on Trial). What I am particularly asking about is motivation. After watching the episode, I felt that Spencius' motivations to put Hercules on trial was jealousy and a desire to further his fame. Based on what Ares says about with Hercules banished, the warlords who worship him (Ares) will be able to rampage, loot and burn that he may have been on the payroll of individuals who had an interest in him (Hercules) beign banished. However I admit that this is far less likely than the first two and is only based on that one line of dialogue. As for the farmer, I got the impression that Spencius may have coached him on the story and therefore it may not have been entirely truthful (if it was truthful at all). I was wondering if I could get your opinion on the matter? I am just hoping that I haven't made a mistake in misinterpreting characters' motivations. 