(138 words) Moral choice is a situation in which a person has two options for the development of events, one of which is usually correct, but less profitable.
The hero of the text V. Droganov faced such a choice when his classmate Kolka Babushkin thought that the book lying on the desk was intended for him. It would be possible to present the book to Kolka, whose standard of living is clearly lower than that of the main character, but the latter felt sorry for him, and he selected the book, although he didn’t even like books. Later, the hero regretted his deed.
NN, the hero of the story I.S. Turgeneva "Asya", faced a choice: to succumb to feelings or conventions. The hero hesitated and cowardly, thereby choosing the second option. The girl felt this and was offended, therefore N.N. lost his beloved, Asya and her brother hurriedly left, and the hero also felt sorry.
The moral choice tests a person for strength, because the risk is great, since the wrong option can leave you restless for life.
Movie example (43 words): Elia, the hero of the film Castellano's Taming of the Shrew, does not accept a society of people and especially women. But the beautiful Lisa suddenly burst into his house and life, and the man faces a choice: to change his views or to exist alone. Elia chose love and did not regret it.
Case study (57 words): After the battle of Narva in 1700, nicknamed the “Narva Confusion”, Peter I realized that Russia was completely unprepared for a war with Sweden. And what to do? To retreat and lose access to the Baltic Sea? Or fight on? Peter chose the latter, completely rebuilt the army, created a fleet, and after many years of the Northern War, nevertheless recaptured the most important Baltic lands.
Life example (46 words): Dmitry Bilan could not immediately win the Eurovision music contest: in 2006 he took second place. The singer could have calmed down with a good result, but no, Bilan performed again in 2008 and won, becoming the first (and so far the last) in Russia who could conquer the stage of the European competition.