Fifth Writing Assignment
Due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, April 7, 2015.
Topic: Comparing Presentations
Choose two readings/viewings from the assigned stories, novels, and movies this
semester. Compare the presentation of ethical dilemmas. You may focus on a
particular ethical dilemma in the work, or the overall approach to ethical
decision making. Answer the following questions.
- What are the differences/similarities between the presentations of
ethical dilemmas?
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What are the differences/similarities between the stated or implied use of
ethical theories? (Does one of your two use a utilitarian analysis and
the other use divine will?)
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To what do you attribute the differences?
Please use 12-point font for your essay.
This should be between half a page and a page, single-spaced. Omit
content-free sentences and phrases. Please
leave room, either in the margins or by double-spacing, for my comments.