What is the central theme of 'Button, Button'?

Button, Button

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1.
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The conflict between curiosity and ethics.
2.
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How does the setting influence the theme in 'Button, Button'?
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The urban setting emphasizes the anonymity and detachment in the moral decision.
3.
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What do the dialogues between Norma and Arthur reveal about their characters?
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It shows Norma's curiosity and Arthur's moral stance.
4.
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What does the phrase 'repressed a smile' suggest about Norma's feelings?
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She is amused.
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How does the plot develop the theme of morality versus curiosity?
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By showing Norma's increasing interest in the button despite its moral implications.
6.
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Define 'curiosity' in the context of 'Button, Button'.
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A strong desire to know or learn something, which drives Norma's actions.
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What role does ethics play in 'Button, Button'?
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Ethics represents the moral principles that conflict with curiosity in the story.
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