This is a moment that didnt break my heart the worst but actually healed it in the best possible way. This is not about Thorfinn. This is about life. It teaches us to keep going, without leaving hope. Life will reward our efforts, and not ignore them. Have faith, and keep living.
This by far is the best motivation in history, no amount of philosophy wordcelling and motivational speaker can motivate as much as near death experience could
The difference between the moment canute decided to destroy jomsborg vs when thorfinn did is interesting. Canute looks at the larger picture no matter how many innocents die, meanwhile thorfinn can't be bothered about vikings but he can't abandon a child suffering in front of him