Hi, I am having a severe case of writer's block at the moment. My assignment asks me to pick a popular t.v series, movie, or book that I believe suggests a moral choice. Then briefly provide explanation of the section of the story I believe to be the moral/ethical dilemma and the results.Was the rationale for this choice convincing? In your Discussion response(s), consider how the categories of morality, such as self-interest, altruism, moral absolutism, or moral relativism, are portrayed in these decisions. I know I am overthinking this but I would appreciate any suggestions anyone may be able to offer.
Since your course's name includes "20th century," you might consider using any of the episodes of the Bill Cosby show. I know it was long ago, but the storylines in that series were excellent, and just about all of them included some kind of moral or ethical choice to be made.
See if you can find these online, and watch a few.
http://www.google.com/search?q=the+cosby+show&aq=0&oq=the+cosby&aqs=chrome.0.0j57j5j0j64.8239j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
They are not long -- they used to be used in 30-minute time slots. But they are excellent!
Hi there! Writer's block can be frustrating, but I'm here to help you out. Choosing a popular TV series, movie, or book that suggests a moral choice is a great assignment topic. To narrow down your options, you can consider some popular titles that have morally ambiguous themes or dilemmas, such as:
1. "Breaking Bad" (TV series): This show is known for exploring ethical questions surrounding a high school chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturer. The moral dilemma arises when the protagonist, Walter White, makes the decision to enter the drug trade to support his family financially after being diagnosed with cancer. You can analyze the consequences of this choice, including the impact on Walter's relationships, the compounding of moral compromises, and the ethical conflicts between his self-interest and responsibility to his family.
2. "The Dark Knight" (movie): In this film, Batman is faced with a moral choice when the Joker presents him with two boats rigged with explosives. The dilemma is whether to detonate one boat to save the other, or to do nothing and let both explode. Batman's choice highlights the moral absolutism of preserving innocent lives, even at the cost of sacrificing some moral principles, such as not taking human lives.
Now that you have a couple of examples, it's time to provide an explanation of the moral/ethical dilemma and the results. This part requires you to delve into the particular section of the story where the moral choice is presented, the motivations behind the characters' decisions, and the consequences of those choices. Look for key moments, character interactions, or plot twists that emphasize the moral complexity of the situation.
To assess the rationale for your choice, you can consider how different categories of morality, such as self-interest, altruism, moral absolutism, or moral relativism, are portrayed in the decisions made by the characters. Focus on how these choices reflect different ethical perspectives and how they align with or challenge societal norms or personal beliefs.
I hope these examples and suggestions help you get started on your assignment. Good luck, and don't be too hard on yourself – sometimes overthinking can lead to the best ideas!