The purpose of this assignment is to write an outline as the first step of the Ethical Analysis Essay that is due near the end of the term. The Ethical Analysis
Essay requires that you analyze a film’s ethical dimensions that include its characters and the story.
First, select a film from the list of available works. If you cannot access these films, you may select a different film, but you will require prior approval from
your instructor.
Films for Ethical Analysis Essay
John Q (2002) – Story centers on a man whose nine-year-old son desperately needs a life-saving transplant. When he discovers that his medical insurance
will not cover surgery costs and alternative government aid is unavailable, John Q. Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage in a final attempt to
save his child.
Next, view the film and then write an outline. This outline should be written using the following subheadings (Introduction and Ethical Analysis). Write 2-5
sentences for each criterion (Introduction and Ethical Analysis). The outline be a minimum of 250 words in length.
Introduction (Film Synopsis & Ethical Theory)
Brief film synopsis that includes the medical ethical dilemma present in the film.
Ethical theory you have chosen to apply to the film. Select one (or more):
Ethical Analysis
Moral values present in the film (as they relate to the ethical theory you have chosen)
Moral conflict or instances of moral values in conflict
