Homer Well's Moral Progression

Homer Wells, the main character of the movie Cider House Rules, faces many moral dilemmas as his life progresses. Homer, who was an orphan at St. Claude's as a child, was taken under the wing by the head doctor at the orphanage, Dr. Wilbur Larch. Dr. Larch teaches Homer, instructing him to be a doctor, just like himself. As Homer becomes a full fledged physician at St. Claude's, he decides to not perform abortions. He thinks that each life is precious, just like his own, and is thankful that his mother decided to put him up for adoption instead of aborting him. As Homer leaves the orphanage and comes out into the world, he is needs to decide if his position on abortion is what is for the best.

In the beginning, Homer is against abortion, but in the end, he will challenge his moral beliefs and perform what is asked of him. Homer is taught by Dr. Larch the method to perform abortions, but Homer decides that he wil

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Homer realizes that life is very precious, and wants to be there for all of the children at the orphanage. He asks Wally for a lift in his automobile, and he obliges.

Homer progresses morally and learns what to do in a moral dilemma. Homer takes the doctor's kit sent to him by Dr. He becomes a more caring and compassionate person, helping when others are suffering. During the abortion, Homer talks to Wally, convincing him that Candy will be in good hands, and in good health. Afterwards, a young lady, Candy Kendall, accompanied by her air force officer boyfriend, Wally Worthington, arrive at the orphanage, requesting for an abortion. After the procedure, Homer decides to leave the orphanage to experience life outside St. Larch, and performs the abortion, though it is against his beliefs. Homer knows that Rose Rose's life will be ruined if she has a baby, especially one from her own father, so he puts his personal beliefs aside, and does what must be done. Homer begins to see that morals are not what are taught, but what one deems to have the best outcome.

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