THE CROWN, perhaps unintentionally, dramatizes the conflict between noblesse oblige and Randian selfishness, as represented by the Queen and Thatcher.
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Thatcher is my least favorite “person who made it.” She states often that it was the “fear of ruin” that drove her father. And she believes that because she succeeded, others can and if they don’t, it’s their personal failing.
This contrasts with the Queen who often refers to people’s “good fortune.” When she rips Charles a new one, she hits the point about how “fortunate” he is. He has no right to complain.
“Good fortunate” comes with duty, responsibility, and compassion for others. The South Africa episode reinforces this well.
And when Thatcher falls, she also falls into self-pity, complaining about what she’s “owed” and whining about “betrayal.” If a factory worker laid off after a lifetime of service said anything similar, she’d have mocked his entitlement.
“Do for yourself and then if you choose, help your neighbor.” Thatcher -- in the Crown at least -- learns the limits of such a selfish philosophy.
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