Today's lesson

Aim:  Is “moral ambiguity” one of the key elements of a great film?

1. Define the concept of Moral Ambiguity.

2. Does the typical film in the following genres show characters and situations that are morally ambiguous?

1. Gangster?
2. Sci-Fi
3. Horror.

3. If great art imitates life, would you say that a great film should describe a morally ambiguous universe, or one where the lines between good and evil are clearly drawn?

1. Brief clip from Runaway Train.

2.  Dialogue from Unforgiven

WM:  It’s a hell of a thing killing a man.  You take away all he’s got, and all he’s ever going to have.

SK: Well, I guess he had it comin’.

WM:  We all have it comin’, kid.

Assignment:

1. Write in your blog for 10 minutes, discussing the concept of moral ambiguity as it is revealed in Unforgiven or Runaway Train.   

                                                              i.      Refer to another film we’ve seen and say whether it is morally ambiguous

                                                            ii.      Refer to an event in real life, -- your life, current events, or history, as an example of morally ambiguous situations

2. after 10 minutes, you will move to another blog and comment upon it.  Begin your comment with the following statement.  Your posting has made me think…

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Summary:  Is it an axiom that a great film will express some form of moral ambiguity?