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Essay / Character Analysis in 'God Of Carnage' - 1050
For example, Annette makes the comment that Benjamin had the right to hit Henry because he was defending himself from Henry's onslaught of insults, to which Alan immediately agrees. Veronica and Michael's sense of righteousness involves other people, with Veronica particularly believing that everyone must adhere to a standard morality. For example, the idea of bringing Benjamin. Veronica and Michael want to make sure Benjamin understands its implications so this situation doesn't happen again. Veronica worries about their children's morality, while Alan and Annette don't care much. When wondering whether or not Benjamin disfigured Henry, Alan ignores the fact that his son just punched another child in the face. Instead, he diminishes Benjamin's injury by saying how it will go away and he will contribute to the dentist's costs. He's not interested in the same sense of morality as Veronica. These contrasting views come from how Alan and Annette are able to get away with more than Veronica and Michael. For the Novaks, their actions have consequences, while in Alan's case, with the pharmaceutical companies, he is rewarded for defending