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Phyllis Reynolds NaylorA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Short Answer
1. What is a moral dilemma? Why might moral dilemmas be difficult to address? What factors might contribute to making good choices in such instances?
Teaching Suggestion: Marty, the novel’s protagonist, discovers a cowering dog in the woods while he is hunting. He believes the dog has been abused and his father confirms the dog belongs to an abusive man, Judd Travers. Marty faces a moral dilemma as he attempts to decide whether he should find a way to keep the dog away from Judd or if he is obligated to give Judd his dog back. Students might begin by discussing moral dilemmas generally, and then brainstorm examples of moral dilemmas or name 2-3 from literature, history, or current events. The first link may be helpful in defining a moral dilemma.
By Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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