Period 1-
What does it mean to be “alive”? Is HAL alive? Is it unethical to build a machine that has feelings? What responsibilities are involved in the creation of such a machine? Is shutting it down tantamount to murder? Can HAL be held accountable for Poole’s death?
Periods 2 and 3-
“Now, though there was no parent to let fall a heavy hand, Maurice still felt the unease of wrongdoing. At the back of his mind formed the uncertain outlines of an excuse. He muttered something about a swim and broke into a trot.” (60)
A) What does this quote mean?
B) Is morality learned,or are we born with it?
C) How does Golding pose this question in Lord of the Flies?
Be sure to to type your response. The essay must be 300 words minimum, and must adhere to all conventions of MLA format. Let me know if you have any questions.
