- List the ethical positions you observed Sophie take and give evidence of each.
+ She chose to speak out against Hitler.
+ She chose to deny all accusations made by the interrogator.
- Sophie lied to her interrogator. How would you justify (or condemn) her actions from an ethical perspective? What is your view of the importance of telling the truth?
It was all right for Sophie to lie to her interrogator because of what she was being accused of, speaking out against Hitler. She didn't have the right to voice her opinion openly, and that was the only way she could do it. She is trying to change her country which is in trouble, lying to the interrogator would mean that she could continue to try and make Germany a better place.
- What impression do you have of Sophie’s awareness of the potential consequences of her actions during the film? How did this awareness impact on her actions?
Sophie was well aware what would happen to her if she got caught, she developed an elaborate backstory in case she did end up being caught. This awareness made it possible to talk her way out of the original charge, it was only when her house was searched that she was caught red-handed.
- Discuss the extent to which Sophie’s ethics guided by her faith. How did her ethics impact on her spiritual journey?
What would you do in Sophie’s position?
- What other thoughts, questions or comments do you have as a result of watching this film?
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