Politicians are notoriously corrupt even those who begin their career for the good of their constituencies often become the stereotype. Willie Talos in Robert Penn Warrens novel All the Kings Men is no different he begins his life honest and humble but soon his powers of manipulation lead to his corruption.
Willie began his life as an honest humble boy raised in the country with practical values. Willies intentions were pure coming into the trickery of politics. He realized that the common people would not react logically to his logical ideas. He was forced out of his faith in the virtue of humanity. Willies’ mission in running is to bring the profit to the slums of the state in which he knows so well. Willies ultimate goal in running is
