This weeks Discussion Board Topic is based on the film Doubt, starring Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Viola Davis and Amy Adams. After watching the film, please evaluate the responses of the characters Sis. Aloysius, Sis. James, and Mrs. Miller to the perceived relationship between Father Flynn and Donald Miller, a 12-year old boy. Your evaluation will be divided into three parts:
Discuss the facts as known to the three women (i.e., explain what they are responding or reacting to)
Explain the womens understanding and interpretation of the relationship based on the Cognitive and Behavioral theories (Chap. 1), and, Kolbergs Theory of Moral Development (Chap. 8). That is, discuss how these theories would explain the womens understanding and interpretations?
What was the nature of Fr. Flynns interest in Donald Miller (i.e., predatory, compassion, unclear); what role did school integration in 1964 play in this narrative?
*Citing the film includes the last names of the Director; it looks like this (Shanley, 2008).
**Students can access the film at these locations
Amazon on Demand; the site charges $3.99 for 48 hour rental
the Colleges library. Per Library policy, students must view the film there.
