Would you still go to work if the world was ending? Would you still go to school? Heck, would you do anything but lie in bed eating Cheetos and playing an obscene amount of Minecraft? As it happens, this is the exact problem faced by the characters of On the Beach. With a massive, deadly cloud of radiation heading straight toward them, this diverse bunch of folks is forced to examine what it really means to do your duty. It's not always easy, and it's rarely fun, but hey—duty calls, ladies and gentlemen.
Questions About Duty
- Why does Dwight feel such a strong sense of duty toward his country?
- Is Dwight insane for acting as if his family were still alive? Why or why not?
- Why does Peter feel relief when he's working?
- Why does Moira refuse to make any moves on Dwight?