You are to write a 2 + page paper answering the questions related to
the film “Absence of Malice.” Here are the questions:
1. In chapter 15, the text lists the Society of Professional
Journalist’s 4 codes of ethics (page 324)…Do you feel Megan
Carter (Sally Field) followed these codes? Explain in detail…also,
how do you feel she handled the four types of ethical issues
(page 313)? Explain in detail
2. If Mike Gallagher (Paul Newman) were to pursue legal action
against the Miami Standard newspaper, what laws could he say
the paper violated? (refer to chapter 14) Explain in detail
3. If there is someone to blame, who would you hold responsible for
the death of Theresa Perrone? Why?
