Applying the VirtuesPrudence: As discussed previously, prudence is the mother and mold of all virtues. Because Oscar did not demonstrate prudence in the film, he also did not demonstrate any of the other virtues. Oscar did not exercise caution because he had neither docilitas nor solertia. He didn't have docilitas because he didn't listen to the advice his best friend Angie gave him. Angie found Lenny hiding in the garage and discovered that Oscar wasn't telling the truth. She advised him to tell the truth to the public and stop living a lie just to live a luxurious life. Likewise, Oscar did not have a solertia because he failed to see the situation clearly. His vision was clouded by his disordered value system and, as a result, he emphasized all the wrong things. Oscar, in fact, demonstrated both false caution and recklessness. For example, Oscar displayed false caution when he organized the event in which he "killed" Lenny. He thought he was acting cautiously as he tried to save himself and the image he had created, but he was not acting cautiously because that caution was being implemented in a corrupt way. Likewise, Oscar acted recklessly, particularly due to his agitation and unconsciousness. He was agitated in the sense that he was afraid that the sharks would seek revenge and kill him. So he made the reckless decision to “kill” another shark. Oscar was also thoughtless: he didn't think the situation through or realize the potential consequences of taking credit for killing a shark. As previously stated, the end of the film shows Oscar with a new life, more virtuous and more suited to his eudaimon. . In order to stay on this path, Oscar will have to...... middle of paper ......d practice what Pieper calls "selfless self-preservation." This was particularly due to his incontinence (inability to resist) and preoccupation with “pleasurable” things. Hope: The movie Shark Tale also effectively demonstrates the difference between natural and theological hope. Oscar, of course, had a “natural hope” of receiving all the “good” things life had to offer. He hoped to become rich, become famous, be “someone” and live on top of the reef. This hope, however, is far from being a theological and virtuous hope which is “a constant turning towards…the good”. Oscar does not hope to be a good and virtuous person and does not focus on his telos – that is, until he begins to practice prudence, courage, and temperance to change his life. In doing so, he recognizes his magnanimity and begins to work towards a great and noble life..