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Our dialogue with you in this chapter is about you. What have you noticed about you in the community comprising the mansion? What do you notice about you in the elegant mansion itself? What have you noticed about your curiosity regarding the many rooms? And what have you noticed about you and your climb up the spiral staircase thus far?

Our own ethics students are often surprised when they begin our courses by exploring (by writing and discussing) the question, “Who are you?” Some students initially respond with some variation of, “Well, I’m a student, a partner, a parent, a server at a restaurant, a retired service person.” These responses are about roles in life. They are important aspects of identity; however, they aren’t really about the students at their core. Then we push a little harder: “Who are you really?” Students begin to describe aspects of their character. For example, “I’m a nice person,” or I’m a curious person,” or “I’m a fixer.” Now we’re moving! Another little push: “What motivates you? What values do you hold that prompt you to be a nice person, a curious person, a fixer?” Now students are exploring the core of who they are: their identity.