Debate Topics
Lord Jim by Conrad, Joseph
Pick a story conflict
The Nature of Honor
"Is honor a rigid code of conduct or a fluid, subjective ideal that can be redefined through acts of courage and sacrifice?"



The Illusion of Control
"Is striving for control a noble pursuit or a futile exercise in self-deception?"


The Burden of the Past
"Can a person truly escape their past, or are they forever defined by their previous actions?"


Idealism vs. Reality
"Is idealism a necessary compass for navigating life, or a dangerous delusion that leads to inevitable disappointment and destruction?"


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