Summary
In Moonlight, the moral dilemma in the movie is to do whatever makes you happy. The main character got bullied a lot and he couldn't be himself around others. One possible outcome from doing whatever makes you happy is you would have a clear conscience. Having a clear conscience can improve mental health and enhance relationships. In the trailer, you can see that the main character is trying to find himself mentally. Doing whatever makes you happy can make you view the world differently and see others in a different light. This will help you separate yourself from things that aren't making you happy. If I were the main character, I would do what makes me happy. Nobody can stop me from doing what I actually want to do so it's easier to actually achieve that. Being happy is better than trying to conform to others' opinions. I based my decision on what could benefit me the most. I would want to live the only life I have being myself and do things that keep me busy and happy. I believe my moral compass is decent because in situations, I would most likely pick the logical thing to do but also put my feelings in the mix too. I think how a certain situation would affect me and others around me if it was negative or positive.
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Your reflection on the moral dilemma in Moonlight underscores the significance of prioritizing personal happiness, especially in the face of the main character’s struggles with bullying and the pursuit of mental self-discovery. You insightfully connect the pursuit of happiness to maintaining a clear conscience, highlighting how it can positively impact mental health and relationships, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance. Your observation that choosing happiness can reshape one’s worldview resonates with the film’s themes, emphasizing the transformative power of embracing one’s true self. Your assertion of individual agency in pursuing happiness, despite external pressures, adds depth to your argument, reinforcing the value of personal authenticity over conforming to others’ opinions. Your balanced moral compass, considering the positive impact on personal and interpersonal aspects, reflects a nuanced approach that incorporates both logic and emotions into decision-making. In conclusion, your reflective response effectively captures the essence of Moonlight’s moral dilemma, presenting a well-reasoned argument for the importance of prioritizing personal happiness and authenticity.
Good, Jailene, but please review all the 7 moral positions first.
Hi Jailene, I totally agree with you about doing what makes you happy. I think we each need to take care of ourselves because no one loves us more than ourselves. We can take care of ourselves the best because we know ourselves the best and know what we need at the moment.