The brothers in a difficult situation and poses a moral choice before them a. whether they should give up their ideal to meet the competition or b. stick to their ideal and face any consequences. a The younger brother would rather die of starvation than cheapen his products• The brothers in a difficult situation and poses a moral choice before them: a. whether they should give up their ideal to meet the competition or … b. stick to their ideal and face any consequences.  The younger brother would rather die of starvation than cheapen his products