Rachel Marston Section 9 Midterm Post 3: 30 Rock

Kenneth's Moral Universe   

       The epitome of morality  on 30 Rock is embodied within Kenneth Ellen Parcell, aka Kenneth the Page. Kenneth is a simple minded, morally driven youth from Stone Mountain, Georgia, his simplicity is perhaps the source of his morality.

        His moral beliefs, being deeply-rooted in a religious background, are unwavering.   Kenneth is what German philosopher Immanuel Kant would refer to as a '‘rule-absolutist.’'  This means that he follows a strict moral code no matter the consequences.  For the rule-absolutist, the moral law dictates what's appropriate and it's appropriate everywhere and always.  There are absolutely under no circumstances any exceptions to these rules.  For Kant, morality demands absolute consistency in action.  

       Kenneth's morality is displayed throughout every episode, being the physical incarnation of goodness no matter the strife.  In one episode in particular, Kenneth tries to violate his own moral code in order to save Tracy Jordan's marriage, but his rule-absolutism prevents him from doing so, saying that his body "...wouldn't let him violate the sacred bonds of marriage..."