Picoult, J. (2004). My Sister's Keeper: A . New York: Atria. Social Justice Issues. I hone ethical principles/theories expressed situation write thesis statement including principle/theory. Jodi Picoult's 2004 novel "My Sister's Keeper" puts across an account involving ethical dilemmas and ethical thinking that are likely to trigger intense feelings in readers. The novel is told from several perspectives, most probably with the purpose of presenting readers with an overall image of the events that take place in the book. Picoult's scenario makes it possible for a series of ethical issues to arise, especially considering Anna's situation. The fact that the girl's birth is not initially planned and that once she is born she has to undergo many dangerous medical procedures presents readers with the gravity of her position and with the fact that she was denied the right to a happy childhood. When considering matters from a deontological perspective, one is likely to believe that...

Deontology promotes the concept that a person has an obligation toward his or her sibling. Thus, Anna should be unhesitant about giving her kidney to her sister in an act of supererogation.
The moment when Kate intervenes and influences her sister in expressing doubt regarding her role is essential because it demonstrates that she has respect for Anna's autonomy. She believes that Anna should be the only individual who can decide whether or not she wants to take a risk. Kate acknowledges Anna's existence as a rational being and knows that it would be wrong for someone to influence her in…