Debate Topics
Les Misérables by Hugo, Victor
Pick a story conflict
Justice vs. Mercy
"Does true justice lie in upholding the law without exception, or does it require compassion and the possibility of redemption, even for those who have wronged society?"
Revolution vs. Reform
"Is violent revolution a necessary catalyst for progress, or is it a destructive force that ultimately undermines the very ideals it seeks to achieve? Can lasting change be achieved through gradual reform, or does it require a radical upheaval of the existing order?"
Sacrifice vs. Self-Preservation
"When does the duty to help others outweigh the need for self-preservation? Is there a limit to what one should be willing to sacrifice for the sake of another?"
Fate vs. Free Will
"To what extent are our lives predetermined by fate, and to what extent are we free to shape our own destinies through our choices and actions?"
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