The moral dilemma from the movie “Parasite” is whether to keep following the family’s lies to keep their temporary privilege or to reveal the truth. This dilemma can be analyzed via the Seven Moral Positions by Chaffee. Following One’s Conscience: Following one’s conscience would dictate that they tell the truth, even if it means they will be worse off than they were to begin with. Not Knowing: Not knowing involves being uncertain of what the right decision is. In this case, it could mean waiting until the family is out of the situation before revealing the truth. Improving One’s Situation: By keeping up the lies, the family may be able to keep their privilege and improve their current situation. Doing What God or Scriptures Say is Right: Depending on the individual’s beliefs, this position could entail many different results. Doing What Makes One Happy: Keeping up the lies could make the family happy since it would keep them in the position of privilege. Following the Advice of an Authority Figure: Depending on who that authority figure is, the advice could vary from telling the truth or keeping up the lies. Doing What is Best for Everyone: Depending on the context, telling the truth could be what is best for everyone, as it could bring issues of inequality to light. I would follow my conscience and tell the truth. This decision is based on the principle of moral integrity, which involves doing the right thing, even if it is not in one’s best interest. Based on this analysis, I believe I have an internal moral compass which tends to follow my conscience, instead of attempting to improve my own situation and instead of attempting to be happy. Although I will also value the advice of authority figures, I have found that my conscience and my moral sense will often be the best guide in any decision.
