Debate Topics
Hamlet by Shakespeare, William
Pick a story conflict
Action vs. Inaction
"Is it morally superior to act decisively, even if imperfectly, or to carefully consider all consequences before acting, even if it means delaying or forgoing action altogether?"
Loyalty vs. Truth
"Is it morally justifiable to prioritize loyalty over truth, even when doing so perpetuates injustice or harms others?"
Female Agency
"To what extent can women exercise agency in a patriarchal society, and what are the costs of either conforming to or rebelling against societal expectations?"
Appearance vs. Reality
"In a world of deceit, is it possible to ever truly know the reality of a situation, or are we all merely actors playing our parts in a grand illusion?"
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