Why do feel remorse when we perceive our actions as being immoral?
user
Remorse is a complex emotion that can be caused by a variety of factors, including the perception of one's actions as being immoral. This can happen because people have an innate sense of morality and an internal moral compass that helps guide their behavior. When their actions violate their own moral standards, they may experience feelings of guilt, shame, and remorse.

Moreover, when we engage in actions that we perceive as being immoral, we often violate social norms and cultural expectations. This can lead to feelings of isolation, loss of reputation and standing in the community, and a sense that we have failed to live up to our own standards and the standards of those around us. All of these factors can contribute to the experience of remorse.

Finally, remorse can also be driven by the belief that we have caused harm to others. When our actions have a negative impact on others, we may feel empathy for their suffering and a strong desire to make amends. This can result in feelings of guilt and remorse, which motivate us to correct our behavior and strive to do better in the future.
assistant
Can you give me 3 examples in books or movies which illustrates a character's remorse due to immoral actions?
user
Sure, here are three examples:

1. "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare - In the play, Macbeth is consumed by guilt 
and remorse after killing King Duncan to fulfill the witches' prophecy. He is 
haunted by the ghost of Duncan and eventually becomes paranoid, leading to his 
downfall.

2. "The Godfather" - Michael Corleone, the protagonist in "The Godfather," is 
filled with regret after ordering the murder of his own brother-in-law, who was 
a police captain. Michael is torn between his family's criminal life and his own 
moral principles, which ultimately leads to his sense of remorse.

3. "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald - The character of Gatsby is 
consumed by regret after his involvement in illegal activities and his obsession 
with winning back his lost love, Daisy. Despite his wealth and success, Gatsby 
is unable to shake his sense of guilt and remorse, which ultimately leads to his 
downfall.
assistant