Hotel Rwanda Questions

1. what are some of the overriding ethical issues depicted in this movie?
the main ethical issue in this movie is genocide. In the country of Rwanda, about ten years ago, the Hutu people believed that it was their duty to annihilate the Tutsi people because they felt they were inferior and that the Tutsi intruders on their land. Another ethical issue that was depicted in the movie was the choices the main character, Paul rusesabagina, had to make. He had and obligation to his own family to protect them first, but he also knew that he couldn't turn his back on his neighbors and the rest of his countrymen that turned to his hotel for refuge. Throughout the movie, Paul tries to protect his family andkeep the hotel he manages up and running, whilst hiding the many Tutsi refugees.

2. How do you describe the character of Paul Rusesabagina?
His character can only be described as brave, intelligent, and kindhearted. In the beginning of the movie, is main concern is only for his family, but as time progresses he sees that he is the only one whom can help these people.

3. What possible resolutions could have been suggested for the Rwandan people, bot Hutu and Tutsi?
This is a very tough question. If I had the answer, more than likely it would've been implemented back then. I guess the Tutsi people should've fought back harder. They should've stolen the Hutu weapons and began their own militia. Or another option would've been then government of Rwanda. They should've stepped in and taken down the Hutu regime. There actually isn't an answer that I can think of that may have helped. Violence will not stop violence. It seems violence finds its way to even the most peaceful of people.