Debate Topics
Persuasion by Austen, Jane
Pick a story conflict
Social Mobility vs. Tradition
"Does maintaining social hierarchy justify limiting individual potential and opportunity?"
The Navy and Societal Value
"Does society adequately value those who serve their country, or is it primarily concerned with inherited wealth and social standing?"
Duty vs. Personal Happiness
"To what extent should one sacrifice personal happiness for the sake of duty and obligation?"
Second Chances and Forgiveness
"Can past mistakes be truly forgiven and forgotten, or do they forever cast a shadow on future relationships?"
Vanity and Self-Deception
"How much does vanity blind us to reality and prevent genuine connection with others?"
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