Moral complexity refers to situations or characters in literature that present ethical dilemmas or conflicting moral perspectives, challenging readers' understanding of right and wrong.
Related terms
Ethical Dilemma: A situation where there is no obvious morally right choice.
Gray Area/Gray Zone: A term used to describe situations that are not clearly black or white in terms of morality.
Moral Ambiguity: The presence of conflicting moral values or uncertainty about what is right or wrong.