add more cicero.

This story is about virtue because each character is living up to the best of their ability. This is nature perfected in a certain form. Cicero describes virtue as “nature developed to its highest point.” Mr. Shiftlet describes himself as having a “moral intelligence.” This moral intelligence, his virtue, is tested throughout the passage. Several decisions he either faces or makes; it all begins when he notices the car. “You ladies drive?” After he dumps Lucynell, his conscience is affected. His moral intelligence becomes moral responsibility when he decides to pick up a hitchhiker. “People with cars have a responsibility”. The sequence of his life, his “moral strength, manliness, valor” are all tested or called upon. His life coincides with Cicero’s description of virtue.
He also goes with the flow of things, these are examples of the stoic philosophy put into practice. With Lucynell, the irony is she is doing all she can but doesn’t have any control of it. All three characters in the story are living simple lives, not striving for materialistic life or wealth. They see that they have their basic needs met and act in accordance to reason. All of this adds up to the virtue presented in the natural laws.