Examples of Moral Dilemmas in Literature
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Teaching Moral and Ethical Dilemmas
By Rebecca Ray and Kristy Littlehale
In literature, dilemmas form the central conflict many protagonists encounter. Sometimes these dilemmas have even caused changes in society and history! Common dilemmas include: classic, ethical, and moral.
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Examples of Moral Dilemmas in Literature | Teaching Dilemma in Literature
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- Slide: 1
- THE KITE RUNNER
- When Amir comes upon Hassan and Assef in the alley, he sees that Assef is about to assault Hassan. He has to decide whether or not to help Hassan, or let his fear rule his decisions.
- Slide: 2
- RETURN TO SENDER
- Tyler learns that the people working on his family's farm are undocumented immigrants. They are kind and hard working, but he worries about his family breaking the law.
- Slide: 3
- THE SCARLET LETTER
- Hester Prynne has recently given birth to a child, despite the fact that no one has seen her husband alive in two years. The Governor wants her to give up the father's name so he can be punished, too.
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