Moral Complexity

Definition

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.