In order for some people to truly believe in something, it must be very tangible. For Indiana fortune and glory are two very tangible things, but beliefs in old customs and stories do not add up to fourtune and glory for him. He refuses to understand how the lost stones bring safety to the village, but he does understand that the retreiving of those stones can possibly bring him fortune. From the time Indiana Jones entered the village, he did not believe in their tales or beliefs in regards to the stones that were stolen, yet he embarks on his journey in hopes of a substantial reward. But as his journey continues, he begins to transform from a merchanary knight. Now his loyolaty belongs to the people of Shieva and their glory. The scene on the rope bridge serves as an apotheosis for Indiana Jones because he gains a higher level of understanding for the people of Shieva. He starts to understand that the stone serves a higher purpose when in the village, rather than in a museum. Now, instead of endangering his life for fortune his does so for the people. On the bridge he put his life on the line, and he knows that the only way to survive would be to believe in the stones powers. He does believe, whcihc is why he survives and he does not betray the people of the village. He returns to the village with the chhildren and the stone and hands it over to the chief. When asked by Willie on why he returned it, his mentality for the moment seemed to shift from fortune and glory to one that puts others above self.
You make a very good point. the mercenary knight needs tangible rewards; the indentured knight needs recognition of his loyalty.
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