Debate Topics
Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman by Hardy, Thomas
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Purity vs. Experience
"Can a woman who has experienced sexual trauma or transgression ever be truly 'pure' in the eyes of society, or even in her own?"
Social Mobility vs. Contentment
"Is it better to strive for social advancement, even at the cost of personal happiness and moral compromise, or to accept one's lot in life and find contentment within one's current circumstances?"
Forgiveness vs. Justice
"Is forgiveness always the morally superior path, or are there times when justice demands retribution, even if it means perpetuating a cycle of violence?"
Fate vs. Free Will
"To what extent are individuals responsible for their own lives, and to what extent are they victims of fate and circumstance?"
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