"Button, Button" Review

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What does 'immoral' mean?

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Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical.

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What is the climax of a story?

Back

The point of highest tension or drama in a narrative, often leading to the resolution.

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What argument does Norma use to persuade Arthur about the button?

Back

She claims they will never know who died if they press the button.

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Where does the $50,000 in the story come from?

Back

Arthur's life insurance policy.

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Who opposes the idea of pushing the button?

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Arthur.

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What is the significance of the button in the story?

Back

It represents a moral dilemma and the consequences of choices.

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Define 'eccentric'.

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Unconventional and slightly strange; deviating from the norm.

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What does 'repressed' mean in a societal context?

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Suppressed or restrained, often referring to emotions or desires.

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What is a moral dilemma?

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A situation in which a difficult choice must be made between two or more conflicting moral principles.

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What role does Mr. Steward play in the story?

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He introduces the button and the moral challenge it presents.