1. Choose one morally questionable decision made by any character in the movie & describe the scene in which that decision is made. Then describe the object, the intention, & the cirumstance of that decision. Based on your analysis of these three factors, to what degree do you think this character is guilty of an immoral action? (5 points)
In the movie, a morally questionable decision is made by Andy when he decides to escape prison and steal the Warden’s money from his bank account . The object was negative because he broke many laws by escaping prison and taking the Warden’s money. The intention was also negative because Andy wanted to obtain the Warden’s money so he could be financially stable enough to endure long trip to Mexico. The circumstance …show more content…
At the time, Andy was already busy helping other inmates earn their high school requirements. Tommy was clearly not very educated and teaching him would take a lot more time. However, Andy practiced the virtue of justice by accepting Tommy as a student because Andy was willing to treat Tommy equally and give him a fair shot at earning his high school requirements like the other inmates.
4. Mortal Sin has three criteria. Describe a scene in which a character seems to commit a mortal sin & explain how each criteria is met by his or her action. (3 points)
A mortal sin is committed by Warden Norton when he orders for Captain Hadley to kill Tommy. This matter is very serious because it results in someone getting killed. The Norton is a very reasonable man that follows the Bible and knows how wrong the act of killing is. Despite this knowledge, the Warden still orders for Tommy’s murder because he does not want Andy to be released and tell the police about Norton’s laundering
In the movie, a morally questionable decision is made by Andy when he decides to escape prison and steal the Warden’s money from his bank account . The object was negative because he broke many laws by escaping prison and taking the Warden’s money. The intention was also negative because Andy wanted to obtain the Warden’s money so he could be financially stable enough to endure long trip to Mexico. The circumstance …show more content…
At the time, Andy was already busy helping other inmates earn their high school requirements. Tommy was clearly not very educated and teaching him would take a lot more time. However, Andy practiced the virtue of justice by accepting Tommy as a student because Andy was willing to treat Tommy equally and give him a fair shot at earning his high school requirements like the other inmates.
4. Mortal Sin has three criteria. Describe a scene in which a character seems to commit a mortal sin & explain how each criteria is met by his or her action. (3 points)
A mortal sin is committed by Warden Norton when he orders for Captain Hadley to kill Tommy. This matter is very serious because it results in someone getting killed. The Norton is a very reasonable man that follows the Bible and knows how wrong the act of killing is. Despite this knowledge, the Warden still orders for Tommy’s murder because he does not want Andy to be released and tell the police about Norton’s laundering