Compare of serial murders investigators Timothy F. Goodson Albright College Crime and Justice This is the critical and comparative analysis of the two books that were required readings for this Advanced Criminology Seminar. The two books tied " Whoever Fights Monsters " by Robert H. Ressler and "Journey Into Darkness" by John Douglas. In this comparative analysis I will look at the differences of the a of the authors Ressler and Douglas, their differences in profiling, and my personal reaction to both of their books. In likeness both Ressler and Douglas were career agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The investigated violent crimes that came came under the jurisdiction of the FBI.
Controlling Police Brutality The police have served an integral part in society as out protectors. Throughout the years, however, scholars as well as we citizens have begun to question the use of force, racism and internal corruption as well as other forms of misconduct by our officers of the law. The excessive use of force by police officers persists because of overwhelming barriers to their accountability. For instance, when police do get in trouble, it is normally a slap on the wrist, a lecture or loss of a vacation day as it stated in the article “Good Cop Bad Cop.” This fact makes it possible for officers who commit these violations to escape punishment and then often repeat their offenses. Every report of abuse is often met with denial or explanation of why the abuse was necessary instead of taking any real action like a suspension or removal of their badge in most cases.
In paragraph two, Staples understands her thoughts of him being a mugger, a rapist, or even a murderer; but “her flight” made him feel “like an accomplice tyranny” (Staples, 2012). I think the examples Staples mentioned in his essay was representative. Staples give example after example showing a bigoted label he obtains due to his race and sex. Staples also expound to the reader the magnitude of his thesis through his familiarity “with the language of fear.” He vividly explains, “At dark, shadowy intersections in Chicago, I could cross in front of a car stopped at a traffic light and elicit the thunk, thunk, thunk, thunk of the driver—black, white, male, or female—hammering down the door locks” (Staples, 2012). This just show no matter how nice, smart, or kind you are, you will always be racially profiled.
The author’s personal values and beliefs are also often reflected in their crime stories like Speckled Band, Death of the lake, Michaleman’s tribute and Skull beneath the skin. The values and beliefs are what the society considers is important and values. By reflecting these values and beliefs in the text, the audiences can connect better with thye story and empathise with certain characters. Post modernist authors use crime against these values today as a medium to set their stories in and it therefore connects with the audience on a more deeper levels and allows them to relate to the text. By exploring these values in crime writing, the authors also challenge the audiences set views, values and beliefs and also explore social problems.
This extract from the short story 'The Truth about War' deals with the ambiguity and contradictions of war; particularly focussing on the comparison between the beauty and brutality of it. O'Brien tries to convey to us through the use of compare and contrast that there is hope of peace in war. War will make you grow up due to what you have experienced. War will make you value life. O'Brien's extract conveys to the readers the contradictory feelings that war evokes in a person.
Victims’ rights and vengeance are two topics that create feelings of frustrations, pain, and a sense of control to crime victims. If we take a look back at our early American court systems, we will see that vengeance was a dominant strategy in handling perceived crime. Many victims handled their own cases and meted out justice by suggesting punishment. Eventually, the legal system changed to one in which law was the main factor and victims’ rights were abolished in the way they had been previously, these laws were basically streamlined in a “one size fits all” type of prosecution. Advocates for victims’ rights have struggled and worked hard over the years to give victims a say and necessary protections under the law, leveling the playing field of perpetrator vs. victim.
“He argues the ethics and politics towards the importance and support of the death penalty” The Allyn and Bacon Guide to writing said. This paper will expunge on how Koch uses shock tactics, fear and statistics to support his views effectively dissecting his voters` opponents towards capital punishment, he then concludes that capital punishment affirms the fact that life is precious by brining justice to the people who do not value the life of another. The introductory paragraph of his essay, demonstrates to us the readers structure that he is using by introducing and narrating 2 solid examples of cold blooded killers that were convicted with capital punishment. Take note that Koch begins his essay by narrating to readers about the execution of Robert Lee Willie, where Willie told his executioners that they were no better than him, if they continue the execution. Koch goes on to state Robert Lee Willie only then understood the sanctity of life.
The Razor’s Edge The Razor’s Edge, a novel by Somerset Maugham, presents to the reader an array of different themes ranging from the nature and relationship of good and evil in the world. These themes are brought to light through various characters such as Larry, a young veteran of WWI who is searching for the meaning of life; Patsy, Larry’s late war buddy who was KIA while saving Larry’s life; and Isabel, a materialistic woman constantly yearning and excelling to further her social standing. Larry Darrell is found to be greatly influenced by the tragic death of his dear, late war buddy, Patsy. In turn, he also has a great influence upon Isabel. Moreover, it is Larry’s insightfulness which allows him to be both influenced upon and influence others.
This is a kind of ability and understanding you develop with your spouse after living together for some time. I am able to know the mood of my spouse just by talking to him on the phone. I can easily "predict" his response and reaction too. For example, there are a few lecturers in our college that he hates because they serve as the panels for his final design thesis which he fails. Even after many years, he would be so annoyed and I know the exact bad words he would swear if someone mentions their names in front of him.
Looking at my wife on this ride home, as she cried, I knew that our time would be spent trying to get through to our son and fixing the problems. I surprised him at his after school program. He ran crying to me, held me very tight and apologized for not being the man of the house. I stepped back and looked at