Blog Post #2: The Artist As Scapegoat

Asking "who is the most lacking in morals" is not only about what someone does, it's about what they did, why they did it, and what impact it had. We know that what Evelyn did was bad, it was long term manipulation. However, she did it for art, and whether or not Adam ended up better or worse off is a matter of opinion, I think he was better. By never specifically asking Adam to make any changes, Evelyn actually showed him that he was capable of making those changes on his own. I think when asking who lacks the most morals, it would would have to be Phillip. Small minded, inconsiderate, and rash. The bad acts that Phillip did in the movie were driven by his selfish attitude. There was no logic to kissing Evelyn. Thinking that it would make him "even" with Jenny and Adam was a ridiculous notion. It only showed how little he really cared for his friends. His low moral attitude was also brought to light during his argument with Evelyn in the beginning of the play. Through the play it was clear that this character was not a good person. The other characters can not be classified as "lacking in morals" because for each one of them, the morality of their actions was a matter of perspective. Phillips acts were bad regardless of which way you look at them.