The World of Thieves: Rosa~Rosa: Thief Extraordinaire
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2021-12
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Author's thesis statement: The World of Thieves is an introduction to the world of ROSA~ROSA: Thief Extraordinaire. The main feature of the work is the book set in another world where a young girl begins her jouney of Goodly-Thiefdom. Upon setting her sights on emulating the late Robin Hood, a young Rosalynn Crucia creates her own version of his Skeleton Key - a key which can open any lock. However, her grandfather opposes this decision, as he believes no good could ever come from such aspirations. Rosalynn leaves in a huff with her trusty stead, Bork, and enters a nearby town where she makes a life-changing decision that will set her on the path of the razor's edge. In a world where thieves - both just and unjust - have become legendary in their efforts, how would many react to a new incarnation of Robin Hood; the one original, natural-born legend? Some may cry out in joy of their new savior;, and many may scoff at the idea of crime for the betterment of others. The very moral fibers of the world may be tested through these conflicting views, and redemption may be beyond some. Should the ends justify the means when the Good-of-All is involved? Should so-called Arbiters-of-Good hold the right to punish those they deem unjust? Times are confusing in Rosa's world, especially nowadays. Any one powerful person can simply claim something and have their claim be believed without any evidence or thought. All the while, those same people profit from the suffering of others. There are many out in the world who seek their own justice to counteract the so-called ""justice"" of the powerful who take from the masses, and profit from their suffering. It may or may not be right that a thief steal. But, how is it that blatant theft by the powerful must be right and so met with applause? Vigilantes have risen to this call; however, they see the cries of the people as nothing more than excuse. They seek no justice other than profit. Who can, and cannot, be trusted? As part of a much larger project, the story of ROSA~ROSA: Thief Extraordinaire seeks to expand upon notions such as: Can those who have wronged before ever be trusted again? Why are some people praised for certain acts, yet others are shamed for them? Is there any such thing as redemption in a world of thieves? Do the ends justify the means? Thieves are only a symptom of a much larger problem, and this ""symptom"" shows no signs of stopping.