HOLY BALLS
I will do my best to not spoil the whole freakin book for you.
Okay, now that that's out of my system, we can talk about Rorschach. After reading D's post, I really feel the music he included really characterizes Rorschach correctly. The haunting music coupled with the maddening swirling of Love Shack gives us insight into what Rorschach's mind must be like. His unequivocal dark outlook on life and his speech pattern leave little doubt into what kind of person he is; one that wants all the bad in the world to burn.
However, does this make him an evil character? Yes, he has killed and is know for his brutality, but he does it for the right reasons. Ultimately, his need to do the right thing surpasses every other desire. His insanity, or perhaps the comedy of the situation is that Rorschach does the right thing the wrong way. His killing, pain, and outlook on life is extremely dark, leaving little room for him to find the good in the world. Regardless, he looks for the good and supports innocent humanity constantly. He is a walking insane paradox far too complex to synthesize in one sitting.
In the end, I feel that the contrast in Rorschach's being can be symbolized as black and white. So many of his motifs are clearly evil, but are clouded in the ability to do the right thing. Much like his mask, he is open to interpretation. Was he truly insane, or did he just see things that much more clearly than the rest of us?
At least Night Owl has his mind together... oh wait
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