Raiders of the Lost Ark features a number of moments almost as iconic as Indiana Jones himself. Moments like the film's unforgettable opening scene have left an indelible mark on pop culture
Indiana Jones and Marion Ravenwood manage to survive the opening of the Ark, but are left alone with it in the desert.
Indiana Jones' respect for that power, and his refusal to attempt to twist it for his own ends, is what makes him the film's true hero.