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Essay / Essay on Morality - 1309
The question of morality is controversial and usually arises when things go wrong. What do people think is morally right and what is morally wrong? Does the law require it or do we follow ethics? Where people believe that there is no alternative but to commit an act that can ultimately lead to destruction, a matter of faith and sometimes death. Each person has their own opinion on what is considered moral and what is not. This essay will analyze two films related to the issue of morality to research and discuss the question of what exactly morality is. The two films discussed in the article will be An Indecent Proposal, filmed in 1993, and It's a Wonderful Life, filmed in 1946. Both films touch on the theme of morality, particularly the need for financial stability in our society and its implications. money to our morality. Both films examine the issue of money and people's sense of morality when two are involved. The two films both address the issue of financial problems. In It's a Wonderful Life, George has been a moral individual throughout his life, starting from his childhood where he saved his brother and turned out to go deaf in the process. He also goes on to save a child from poisoning, but ends up being the one accused of trying to poison the child. George can be considered to have always been a morally upright individual. However, when financial difficulties set in and he lost another $8,000, he chose to end his life and commit suicide on the bridge. He perceives that life is worthless because he has no money and that the best solution is to end his life and ensure that his family receives his life insurance. On the other hand, David and Diana M...... middle of paper... ....take. Morality is the subjective decision and actions that a person takes that are considered ethically correct in our society. For example, in movies it would be considered unethical to have sex with someone else who is not your partner, even more immoral when sex is forbidden. obtained with money. Additionally, committing suicide to get money when things get tough is also considered unethical. In conclusion, both films discuss the implications of money and the moral questions that might arise when lacking money. He suggests that money is a great necessity in our current society and that it could lead people to take drastic measures even after realizing the consequences that could follow. It’s a push to discover our morality. But ultimately, decisions are made, consequences are faced, and humans learn by accepting that morality is subjective and we are solely responsible for upholding it...