Les Miserables Reflection Paper
Les Miserables Reflection Paper
Watch the movie Les Miseralbles. Choose which version of the movie you would like to view.
- 1998: Staring Liam Neeson and Geoffrey Rush – Presented in all talking
- 2012: Hugh Jackman and Russel Crow – Presented in almost all singing.
Write a paper reflecting on the ethical theories portrayed in the movie.
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TITLE PAGE
FORMAT
Find 5 scenes in the movie where you observe an ethical theory in action. 5 scenes for each theory: Duty, Consequentialism, and Cultural Relativism.
- Column 1: Write 1 – 2 sentences to describe the scene
- Column 2: Describe how the ethical theory is portrayed in the scene.
As Example
Duty
Scene | Ethical argument |
Javert demanded that Valjean stand for a trial for breaking parole even though years had passed and Valjean served as Mayor of a city.
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Javert had a duty to others as a police to treat Valjean as a criminal. His duty to do the right thing even though the end result did not make sense, and even though Valjean was really no longer a criminal. He demonstrated fidelity to his profession as a police officer. |
Consequentialism
Scene | Ethical argument |
The Villagers were willing to take even gold fillings from Fantine for re-sale and personal gain.
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It was OK to use and abuse a woman for personal gain. It is an example of Hedonism where there is no regard for another person, looking only for personal gain. |
Cultural Relativism
Scene | Ethical argument |
When Fantaine was being abused and mocked by her co-workers because she had a baby when she was not married. | Culturally, a woman was shunned by others when she had a baby when she was not married. It was justified because of Culturalism, where right and wrong is determined by your community. |
CONCLUSION
Reflecting on what you learned from the movie:
- What impacted you the most and why?
- Did the movie change your ideas surrounding ethics?
- Describe how ethical values impacted the decisions of the movie characters?
- Did the movie give deeper insight on God’s love?
- How will the lessons from the movie impact your leadership practices?
Note
Reference list not required.