LITERATURE AS A MEANS OF TEACHING ETHICS AND MORALITY
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Literature has been a significant medium for imparting ethical and moral values by depicting real-life experiences, ethical conflicts, and moral lessons within narratives. Through various literary forms such as novels, plays, poetry, and short stories, readers gain insight into different viewpoints, connect with characters, and critically evaluate moral choices. By highlighting the consequences of actions, questioning societal norms, and reflecting on cultural values, literature encourages ethical contemplation. It serves as a link between abstract moral theories and practical ethical decision-making, helping individuals develop key virtues like integrity, empathy, honesty, and justice. This study examines the impact of literature on moral education, analyzing how works from different cultures and time periods contribute to ethical awareness and reasoning. Incorporating literature into ethical instruction enables educators to foster meaningful discussions, enhance empathy, and nurture a strong moral foundation necessary for responsible citizenship.
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