The subject of fate worse than death in 12 Years a Slave parallels the stagecoach. Patsey, in the film, was willing to have Northup commit suicide rather than be left at the mercy of the Epps. Likewise, in stagecoach, Mr. Hatfield was prepared to shoot Mrs. Mallory to protect her from the fate that would await her at the hands of the Native Americans. Also similar to the protagonist of the film The Counterfeiters, Solomon's mentality was focused on what was necessary to survive. This state of mind was verbalized in the film during a discussion with Eliza. Northup was willing to help Ford and other slaves be more productive in their work habits by implementing a new way to transport lumber overseas rather than overland. Comparably, Salomon Sorowitsch also helped those who imprisoned him by producing counterfeit money to participate in the war against Germany.