February 8, 201016 yr I need some suggestions for books/films/tv shows that have a morally ambiguous main character. I am teaching a class on The Psychology of Monsters and want to explore some characters that aren't clear cut as good or evil. The materials would need to be appropriate for first year college students. Thank you!
February 8, 201016 yr Until the Tiger Woods Movie comes out, I'll suggest Tony Soprano. Edited February 8, 201016 yr by FlaSoxxJim
February 8, 201016 yr How about Denzel's character from Training Day. It's not clear at first whether he's good or bad
February 8, 201016 yr QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Feb 8, 2010 -> 02:06 PM) Don Draper I would disagree. I think there is a clear point of view about what is wrong and what is right with Don Draper. He just fails by his own standards frequently. I think a much more morally ambiguous character in Madmen would be Roger Sterling.
February 8, 201016 yr QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Feb 8, 2010 -> 03:07 PM) Dr. Walter Bishop (Fringe) Oooh, good one!
February 8, 201016 yr QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Feb 8, 2010 -> 01:06 PM) Don Draper, Benjamin Linus And Charles Widmore on the other side. There are some great ones in Lost.
February 8, 201016 yr How about John Kramer from the "Saw" films. His reasons and methods of "testing" his victims were very morally ambiguous.
February 8, 201016 yr QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Feb 8, 2010 -> 02:22 PM) How about John Kramer from the "Saw" films. His reasons and methods of "testing" his victims were very morally ambiguous. I dunno. 30 or so counts of accessory to murder might make one think he leans more to the "evil" side.
February 8, 201016 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 8, 2010 -> 09:26 PM) I dunno. 30 or so counts of accessory to murder might make one think he leans more to the "evil" side. Yeah, I don't think his ridiculous justifications about teaching people some kind of lesson about treasuring life by surviving mutilations are gonna be enough to push him into the middle. Half the people didn't even get a legit test or were killed because someone else failed their test.
February 8, 201016 yr Vic Mackey from "The Shield" is probably a perfect example. One of the best shows ever.
February 8, 201016 yr QUOTE (JPN366 @ Feb 8, 2010 -> 03:12 PM) Vic Mackey from "The Shield" is probably a perfect example. One of the best shows ever. *cough*
February 8, 201016 yr I would disagree. I think there is a clear point of view about what is wrong and what is right with Don Draper. He just fails by his own standards frequently. I think a much more morally ambiguous character in Madmen would be Roger Sterling. Peggy Olson.
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