Debate Topics
Oliver Twist by Dickens, Charles
Pick a story conflict
Nature vs. Nurture
"To what extent are people responsible for their actions, given the circumstances of their birth and upbringing?"
The Price of Survival
"Are there actions that are always wrong, regardless of the circumstances, or does survival justify bending moral principles?"
Redemption vs. Damnation
"Is genuine redemption possible, or are we forever defined by our past mistakes?"
Justice vs. Mercy
"When should justice be tempered with mercy, and who decides when someone deserves forgiveness rather than punishment?"
💡 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.