Well, I'd say it's impossible to generalise, no? It would be impossible even if they were two real people, never mind when the entire thing is scripted.

But I'm curious, when you say, "determination to be who they are," what do you mean by that? I can tell there's compassion in your reply, which I think is commendable, but do you think there might be other factors to consider in a prison, say? Do you think the "resolve to insist" should always be primary?