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What Are Moral Dilemmas?

Definition

Moral Dilemma

A situation in which a person must choose between two or more actions, and every option involves a moral cost (for example, harming someone, betraying a value, or breaking a rule).

A moral dilemma is not just a difficult choice. It is a choice where:
1. There are conflicting values (for example, loyalty versus fairness), and
2. No option feels completely "clean" because each carries consequences.
In many dilemmas, the person choosing is pulled by different obligations at the same time, such as:
1. Personal relationships (friendship, loyalty, promises)
2. Social rules (laws, school policies, shared expectations)
3. Care and protection (preventing harm, defending someone vulnerable)
4. Integrity (honesty, responsibility, doing what you believe is right)

Note

In the IB context, dilemmas connect strongly to being principled: acting with integrity, respecting the dignity and rights of others, and taking responsibility for your actions and their consequences.

Common Mistake

A common mistake is to treat dilemmas as simple "right vs wrong."
Many dilemmas are closer to "right vs right," meaning two values both matter (for example, compassion and fairness), but you cannot fully satisfy both.

How Do Choices Lead To Judgements About Character And Identity?

Definition

Characterization

Characterization is the way a writer reveals a character’s personality, thoughts, and relationships.

One reason moral dilemmas are powerful in narratives is that a character's response invites us to make judgements about who they are.
When we watch someone choose, we often infer traits such as:
1. Courage (acting despite fear)
2. Integrity (sticking to principles)
3. Compassion (prioritizing others' wellbeing)
4. Self-interest (protecting oneself at others' expense)
5. Loyalty (protecting friends or a group)
This is why tasks around dilemmas often ask you to do two things:

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MYP English Lang & Lit Moral Dilemmas Notes

What Are Moral Dilemmas?

How Do Choices Lead To Judgements About Character And Identity?

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Characterization and Human Behaviour5 subtopics

Dramatic Writing and Performance Techniques 4 subtopics

Narrative Perspective and Voice4 subtopics

Poetic Form and Expressive Techniques4 subtopics

Short Story Structure and Theme4 subtopics

Critical Reading and Media Interpretation4 subtopics

Travel Writing and Descriptive Craft3 subtopics

Ethical Reasoning in Texts3 subtopics

Argumentation and Persuasive Writing4 subtopics

Relationships and Interpersonal Themes3 subtopics

Duality, Conflict and Symbolism2 subtopics

Responsibility, Agency and Theme Development4 subtopics

MYP English Lang & Lit Moral Dilemmas Notes

Characterization and Human Behaviour5 subtopics

Dramatic Writing and Performance Techniques 4 subtopics

Narrative Perspective and Voice4 subtopics

Poetic Form and Expressive Techniques4 subtopics

Short Story Structure and Theme4 subtopics

Critical Reading and Media Interpretation4 subtopics

Travel Writing and Descriptive Craft3 subtopics

Ethical Reasoning in Texts3 subtopics

Argumentation and Persuasive Writing4 subtopics

Relationships and Interpersonal Themes3 subtopics

Duality, Conflict and Symbolism2 subtopics

Responsibility, Agency and Theme Development4 subtopics

What Are Moral Dilemmas?

How Do Choices Lead To Judgements About Character And Identity?

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