So far in the two chapters that I have read, the book is very monotonous. However, this book definitely ties into the movie Les Miserables that we have been watching throughout class the past few days. The book defines ethics as, "practices that enact or support a good, a central value or set of values associated with human life and conduct," (p. xii). For example, Valjean is the kindest person to Cosette and got her out of her 'home' that she did not like. He got her and took care of her, just as her mom would have wanted to. He is always acting in the good of every situation. "The good is the valued center of a given communication ethic-what is most important and held in highest regard finds protection and promotion in our communicative practices" (p. 3). Also, Cosette has a rag that she pretends is a doll; Valjean got her a new doll and took her in as one of his own. Valjean really cares about people and acts ethically.
Throughout the movie, we have seen Cosette grow up. And even though her life is looking up now, before she met Valjean she was miserable. When Cosette was the maid, per we, the people who owned the house didn't even know her name. This shows that they really didn't care about her and she is not on the same level as they are.
As the book goes on, I believe it will get a little more interesting being that it is so broad right now, and it is just going over definitions and communication ethics as a whole. It is interesting that attune end of each chapter there is a section that talks about how it relates to Les Miserables.
No comments:
Post a Comment