Themes Raised During Discussion -- 10/20

Period 1

• Consequences vs. benefits of being loyal to societal rule
• Consequences vs. benefits of pride or confidence
• Moral obedience vs. obedience to state laws
• Religious loyalties
• Competing priorities
• self, family, religion, state
• Perception of morals change over time
• Heeding others advice
• Sacrificial aspects of human nature

Period 4

• Family loyalty vs. government loyalty
• Power blinds those who yield it
• When the powerful exceed their authority, leadership can change
• The nature and limitations of authority
• Consequences of pride
• Sacrifices people make for what they believe
• Moral obligations
• Equality in justice