Quotes
Comparison
All four members of my family gave somewhat similar rank to the quotes from Lord of the Flies. My sister has a different opinion on the rank of pre-conventional levels of moral reasoning. She also had a different opinion on the post-conventional levels of moral reasoning. Most of the ranks are similar as it all of us were aware of the Kohlberg’s Theory and stages. Also, it was logical to relate to all levels and stages as the quotes chosen were closely related to concepts discussed by Kohlberg in its theory of moral development. Therefore, identifying each stage was quite easy and our understanding of the theory ensured that most of our answers were similar.
Reflection of Beliefs
Sister
According to my sister, she was able to reflect best with a post-conventional level quote. She said the quote that made reflects her best was, “Why should choosing make any difference? Just giving orders that don’t make any sense” (Golding, 2012, p. 92)
Father
According to my father, he was able to reflect best with a post-conventional level quote. He said the quote that made reflects him best was, “I was chief and you were going to do what I saidBut you had to huntwe needed that meat” (Golding, 2012, p. 70-71).
Brother
According to my brother, he was able to reflect best with a pre-conventional level quote. He said the quote that made reflects him best was, “We have rules! he cried excitedly. Lots of rules! Then when anyone breaks ’em-’ ” (Golding, 2012, p. 30).
Mother
According to my mother, she was able to reflect best with a pre-conventional level quote. She said the quote that made reflects her best was, “We have rules! he cried excitedly. Lots of rules! Then when anyone breaks ’em-’ ” (Golding, 2012, p. 30).
References
Barger., R.N. (2000). A Summary of Lawrence Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development. Retrieved 7 June 2016 from, https://www.csudh.edu/dearhabermas/kohlberg01bk.htm
Golding, W. (2012). Lord of the flies. London, UK: Faber and Faber.
