Moral questions are asked every day. This extends to entertainment as well. Television shows and films present characters who must face moral dilemmas and choose a course of action. We can see this in both dramas and sitcoms, like “House,” “Law & Order,” “The Office,” “Lie To Me,” and “24,” and in films, such as I Can Do Bad All By Myself and Blindside.

Choose a television show, film, or piece of literature that you believe suggests a moral choice. First, give a brief overview of the story to give context to the situation. Was the rationale for this choice convincing? In your discussion, include how self-interest, altruism, moral absolutism, or other categories of morality are portrayed in these decisions.