Debate Topics
History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry
Pick a story conflict
Love vs. Duty
"Is it more virtuous to follow your heart in love, even if it means disobeying your family, or to prioritize familial duty, even at the expense of personal happiness?"
Social Class and Merit
"Should a person's social standing be determined by their birth and family name, or by their individual character and actions?"
Hypocrisy and Social Decorum
"Is it better to uphold social decorum and maintain a facade of respectability, even if it means concealing the truth, or to expose hypocrisy and challenge societal norms, even if it causes scandal and disruption?"
Justice and Forgiveness
"Is it more important to administer strict justice and punish wrongdoing, or to offer forgiveness and the chance for redemption?"
💡 How Debates Work
Characters naturally disagree on some subjects, as the author intended! Discover the tensions that drive the story. Features: pre-loaded questions, clickable prompts; characters who remember and talk authentically based on their values. Jump back into your favorite stories in a whole new way.