Character Motivation

Directions: Lawrence Kohlberg evolved a model of moral development to explain what motivates an individual to act as he or she does. Kohlberg Believes that his model can be applied to individuals of any culture. There are six levels of moral development in his model. All people do not reach the highest levels. Decide which level best describes each character by the end of the play. Indicate your choice on the chart, and briefly explain the main reason(s) for your choice

level I	Acts to avoid pain or punishment.
level II	Acts to get a reward.
level III	Acts to gain approval.
level IV	Acts because of belief in the law.
level V	Acts for the welfare of others.
level VI	Acts because of a self-formulated set of principles.

_____Character_____	____Level____	____________Reason For Choice____________
Oedipus
Creon
Slave
Messenger from Corith
Tiresias
Jocasta