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Little Bee Aristotle's Character
Little Bee: I think Little Bee had the most similarities to the believes of Aristotle. Especially her view of morality and virtues. She mostly tried to bring good out of every difficult situation she was in and she tried to focus on her happiness even though she had a though road in front of her. She mostly acted out or virtues and what was right at the moment.

Sarah: As for Sarah, I think what we could say about her based on Aristotle morality/virtues believes is, she was a mixed of both. Taking into consideration when she decided to cut off her middle finger to save the life of little bee and her sister. At another time, she cheated on Andrew by having an affair which was not an act of morality and based on Aristotle's view of acting in

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