Problem
Read the segment summary below for the "Emperor's Club", then view the clip. (Note: the child at the end of the clip is Bell's son)
"Emperor's Club" Segment Summary:
William Hundert (Kevin Kline), a professor at Saint Benedict's preparatory school, believes in teaching his students about living a principled life as well as teaching them his beloved classical literature. Hundert's principled ways are challenged, however, by a new student, Sedgewick Bell (Emile Hirsch). Bell's behavior during the 73rd annual Julius Caesar competition causes Hundert to suspect that Bell leads a less than principled life. Years later, Hundert is the honored guest of his former student Sedgewick Bell (Joel Gretsch) at Bell's estate and competes in a reenactment of the Julius Caesar competition. Bell nearly wins the competition, but when Hundert notices that Bell is wearing an earpiece and is cheating with an assistant's help, he gives him a question that he cannot answer. This scene is an edited portion of the competition reenactment.
YouTube Video: "The Emperor's Club - Clip".
Based on the clip, what ethical principles do you think most impact William Hundert's thinking? What do you believe is Bell's level of moral development? What consequences or effects do you predict for Bell because of the way he chooses to live his life? Think about your answers and impressions and expand.