She vividly exposes the implications of what can happen to a society when cultural traits, morality and close family and neighborhood ties take a backseat to the attainment of material things and status become the driving force for people. ... We will see how Willie, an outsider from Putney Wayne with no education and no money, is the one with the greatest amount of character and morality. ... He doesn't have money or a nice house, but he has more compassion and morality than anyone who lives on the hills. ...

• Word Count: 2802
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Durkheim argues that freedom is not to be identified with liberation from all restraints, rather, freedom exists in being "master of oneself" by "putting oneself under the wing of society." ... While there are many aspects of a common morality in our society, there are also many opportunities for individuals acting in a variety of ways in similar situations. ...

• Word Count: 1406
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Every day millions wake up at dawn-stand in dirty, crowded buses-get off at their masters' posh houses-and then clean the floors, wash the dishes, weed the garden, feed their children, press their feet-all for a pittance. ... What Balram comes to realize is that he must test the boundaries of morality in his society and begin to live by his own moral code. ...

• Word Count: 1276
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Griet is overjoyed both to work with her intriguing master and to find an outlet for her talent. ... As Griet becomes part of her master's work, their growing intimacy spreads disruption and jealousy within the ordered household and ripples in the world beyond. ... Our fast-paced world blurs human morality with gives for materialism and venality. ...

• Word Count: 1988
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School