Review the "Immoral Acts/Vices" list you created while reading the play. Who is the most lacking in morals? Why? Is there some a critically important ethical principal this person violates (review "Ethic of Justice" from earlier handout) or is there some aspect of his/her behavior that is irresponsible (review "Ethic of Caring" from earlier handout).
Confused? Here's the same question, just another way: Many people see Eve as the "evil doer" or "villain" in this play. Is that a fair assessment? That she tries to influence Adam's choices and behavior is undeniable, but many people try to influence our actions all of the time: our parents, TV commercials, your teachers, etc. Does that make them evil, too? Before judging Eve, think about what each of us is ultimately responsible for and think about who each of us is ultimately responsible to.
Remember, all responses should be in 4 paragraph form:
--Paragraph 1: restate the question and give it some context in terms of the events of the play
--Paragraph 2: look at one possible answer
--Paragraph 3: look at a very different possible answer
--Paragraph 4: settle on the best possible answer and explain why it was the best
The play The Shape of Things shows us the audience 4 different viewpoints from theses 4 characters. Throughout the beginning of the play these 4 characters did not seem to be evil, but towards the end we begin to see the immoral acts they have done. They all have their own share of wrongdoings, but some of the characters are more at fault then the other.
ReplyDeleteMany people consider that Adam is at fault, but I can surely say Eve is the villain in this play. Adam may be responsible for his actions, but Eve appeals to his sense of emotion to push Adam to change. Eve used Adam as if he was not a human being but an art sculpture. She lied to him throughout the play, from the beginning until the end. At the end of the play Eve admits she never had feelings for Adam. She only used Adam for her project. It is a harsh and inhumane thing to tell Adam that he is useless and to treat him like he was an art object, rather than a human being.
When I look at it from a different perspective Adam could be considered the most unethical due to changing himself physically and mentally to make a girl happy. He was willing to go under surgery to get his nose done to please a girl. He also was willing to make a sex tape although he wasn't really comfortable with the idea at first. Having to change yourself completely to please your partner is unethical and self diminishing. He was willing to let her redesign him.
I guess I come to conclude that at the end of the day it is Adam who gave Eve the power to change him. She never forced him to do anything only suggestions. He willingly left his close friends that he knew much longer than Eve. Also he willingly got the nose job. Although Eve might be at fault to a certain extent, it is Adam who seems to be lacking morals.