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Foreign Grid Tigerstar was responsible for his actions as we all are, even though he was influenced. All the 'evil men' of history were influenced by others. Perha…moreTigerstar was responsible for his actions as we all are, even though he was influenced. All the 'evil men' of history were influenced by others. Perhaps a father who taught them how to be greedy or a group of people who, by attacking that person, taught them to be ruthless, and so forth. Does that make the actions or the conscience of a person any more clear? No. The effects of nurture are something that can be overcome in reality so long as a person is not isolated from examples of what is good.

Did he justify his actions? Yes. Were the justifications logical? Perhaps in one sense.
But the ends don't justify the means.
The 'evil men' of our world don't ever think they are doing evil, surprisingly. That's how evil works and that's how it seduces. It tries to justify everything for the sake of one's unchecked desires and impulses.

So is Tigerstar evil?
I think Tigerstar did a lot of evil things and succumbed to the evil tyrannical side we all have. If only the power was coalesced in OUR hands then the world would be a better place.
This concept of evil rationalized is better defined by Machiavelli in his book The Prince which was one of the first famous books that made way for the present day philosophies of modern politics. (The backstabbing and corrupt kind)
Machiavelli states that excellence can only be achieved when a leader learns to be both good and bad, which in reality creates a gollum like split personality. Machiavelli praises tyrants for creating a unified state by committing several human rights violations and murders, because it is better (in his logic) that the state be maintained and expand rather than to serve the people (which is technically what a leader is supposed to do.

To better clarify the significance of this, it is important to also remember the illustration of the One Ring in LoR. While initially people who came in contact with the ring might have not been evil per se, their actions with regard to how they first obtained the ring to how they would later use the ring determined their level of bondage to Sauron, or evil. On one extreme we have Gollum, and on the other is Sam Gamgee. Sam refused to give into the rings temptation even after he used it through his own will and humility, Gollum on the other hand, killed for the ring.

Tigerstar would have been one who felt the temptations of the ring and accepted it without too much struggle. Perhaps it was due to bad formation, yes. But that does not change what he became later.

Again, was Tigerstar evil?

He certainly mimicked evil through his actions, that at least is certain.

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I honestly want to know who firestars father is! And how was tigerstar able to contain "massive" dogs?

Kiwi_^^ Firestar's father was actually a kitty pet called Jake who met Talltail (currently Tallstar now) on his "adventure". Talltail (Tallstar) actually did …moreFirestar's father was actually a kitty pet called Jake who met Talltail (currently Tallstar now) on his "adventure". Talltail (Tallstar) actually did invite Jake to join him in his clan but Jake thinks Kittypet life is more suited for him. So, with no other choice, the two best friends was separated. Years later, when Tallstar saw Fireheart, he immediately knew who his father was due to his similarity in looks. This also explains the kind gestures Tallstar has been to Firestar.
Hence, the father of Firestar is a Kittypet called Jake who is currently unknown to us readers.
Tigerstar found out about the dogs through the leader of Bloodclan, Scourge, who is also (so called) the leader of the twoleg place. Personally, I'm guessing he led the dogs to the cave using preys that he caught like Rabbits as it seems to be the biggest among all the preys cats eats. He than kept the dog hidden in the cave and fed them with a rabbit everyday. Until the time was ready, he kept himself hidden but at the same time, fed the dogs in the least amount of prey to make them hungry so that they will hunt Thunderclan in a more ferocious way. When the day comes, he than caught lots of rabbits to lead a trail from the cave to Thunderclan when the dogs was ASLEEP. Than, find an unexpected Thunderclan cat to end off the trail of "preys" for the dogs.
So to end it off, Tigerclaw had hid himself from the dogs but also at the same time, used the dogs.

I hope it isn't too much but I hope this informations will be useful. :)(less)

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Does anyone like Darkstripe or Longtail? WARNING! WARNING! SPOILERS BELOW! I like Longtail, he has proved his loyalty to his clan even after Tigerstar was exiled from Thunderclan. Darkstripe on the other hand.....he tried to sneak off with Tigerstar's kits and he has been meeting with the Shadowclan leader.

eloise (2026 winter volleyball version) Longtail is WAY better than Darkstripe! I agree that Longtail has proved his loyalty to ThunderClan, and is worth being trusted. Darkstripe was nothin…moreLongtail is WAY better than Darkstripe! I agree that Longtail has proved his loyalty to ThunderClan, and is worth being trusted. Darkstripe was nothing but a troublemaker from the beginning!(less)

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i googled translated it: The Thunder Clan is experiencing its darkest hour, as the Tiger Star's cravings for power have pushed the entire forest into danger that no cat has ever encountered. To save their clan, the Fire Star must disclose what the Star Clan warning means: “Four will become two. The lion and the tiger will meet in battle, and the forest will be filled with blood. ” It's time for the prophecy to be?