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Write an essay on the Blackfish documentary. The first paragraph should consist of a summary of the film and should be no longer than five sentences. In the second paragraph, explain how a character’s choice/decision exemplifies a particular ethical theory. In the third paragraph, explain how the film relates to the issue we are discussing and reading about in class. In the fourth paragraph, identify one character who makes an ethical choice/decision. What makes the choice/decision philosophical rather than ordinary?

In the fifth paragraph, reference one philosopher in the text who takes a position on the issue we are reading about in class. What are his/her reasons?