12 Questions
Why does the author mention that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people?
To provide examples of how this principle can be disproved
How did Shawn react to losing his job?
He became motivated to find a better job
What did Lizzie do that could be considered morally wrong?
Stole credit card information and mistreated others
What led Lizzie to use the money she won to hire a lawyer?
She was sued for credit card fraud
How did Shawn's misfortune eventually turn into a positive outcome?
He found a well-paying job as a teacher in China
What lesson can be inferred from the stories of Shawn and Lizzie?
Life sometimes presents unfair situations that can be overcome with perseverance
Shawn's good deeds did not prevent him from getting laid off from work.
True
Lizzie's unethical actions led her to win $200,000 from a lottery.
False
Shawn's motivation after losing his job led him to find a better job as a teacher in China.
True
Justice was served in Lizzie's case when she was sued for credit card fraud.
True
Bad things happening to bad people and good things happening to good people always align with people's deeds.
False
Both Shawn and Lizzie faced unexpected challenges that altered their lives in the end.
True
Study Notes
The Idea of Fairness
- The idea that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people is not always true.
- Sometimes good people experience bad things, and bad people get away with their wrongdoings.
Shawn's Story
- Shawn was a good person who volunteered at an animal shelter, was kind to everyone, and took care of his grandparents.
- Despite his good deeds, Shawn lost his job, which seemed unfair.
- However, this motivated him to find a new job, and he eventually got a great job as a teacher in China.
Lizzie's Story
- Lizzie was a bad person who stole credit card information, yelled at waiters, and used her friends.
- Despite her bad deeds, Lizzie won $200,000 in a lottery, which seemed unfair.
- However, justice was eventually served when she was sued for credit card fraud and had to use the money to hire a lawyer.
Reflect on the concepts of morality and justice based on the scenarios presented and ponder on the fairness of life. Consider whether good deeds always lead to good outcomes and bad deeds to bad outcomes.
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