Violence isn't the answer. Violence is the question; the answer is yes. A character who firmly believes in Thou Shalt Not Kill ends up being presented with a situation extreme enough that despite much compunctions and reservations, they are compelled to resort to violence-- and it works. It makes everything all right. It was the right thing to do all along. A classic Family-Unfriendly Aesop. Compare with Murder Is the Best Solution, Violence Is the Only Option. Examples of Violence Really Is the Answer include: