Retribution is defined as “A just deserts perspective that emphasizes taking revenge on a criminal perpetrator or group of offenders” (Schmalleger, 2014, p. 341). This is the oldest form of punishment and is based solely on an emotional reaction to a transgression of sorts. Retribution is synonymous with revenge and retaliation, all based off the idea of just deserts. The phrase “just deserts”, comes from an archaic meaning of the word desert which means what one deserves. Schmalleger defines it as “A model of criminal sentencing that holds that criminal offenders deserve the punishment they receive at the hands of the law” (2014, p. 341) An aspect of retribution can involve shaming.
The novel ‘Shadows in the Mirror’ by Cameron Nunn explores the themes of justice and injustice: Justice can be defined as the quality of being just or righteous and also moral rightness, this is depicted in the novel through the use of three different techniques such as: mystery detective genre which including, suspects, detectives and crime. Cameron Nunn also skillfully uses techniques such us: en abyme and language techniques such as metaphors, he cleverly uses all these techniques to demonstrate the reality of justice and injustice at Hamilton College. Cameron Nunnn displays injustice from the very first pages of the book, he begins the story as the main charcter David Pollifrone remembers witnessing an injustice occuring; a group of seniors bullying another student ‘One student has another pinned against the red brickwork’ (page 1), “Do we tell a teacher?” David asks then Marty his buddy at that time in year 7 says “You better learn this fast if you want to survive at Hamilton. It doesnt matter what you see. You never dob.
But in the trial of Darby and Ames, only Ames was punished severely while Darby was allowed to go free. Shelton views death of these two men as justice finally served. Since they raped and killed both his wife and daughter.
The conch, Jack’s knife and Piggy’s glasses are such symbols representing Golding’s perception of the Second World War through metaphoric figures. Golding emphasizes through the symbols in this novel the clash of good and evil and his point of view that every person as part of the nature of being human has a bad side that thrives to take over that of the good. Symbolism in “Lord of the Flies” is better applied to reality through Golding’s use of characterization. On the island the conch represents the law and order of the British society the boy’s had come from. The conch is governing authority, keeping those desperate for power under law and giving one the opportunity to speak ones mind as only the person holding the conch is permitted to speak, “Let him have the conch!” shouts Piggy.
His movies depict the fine artworks of a perfectionist. Al Pacino's role as Jack Kevorkian was fostered by a doctor who performed euthanasia for the greater good of his patients. At the end, he served 8 years in prison for killing over 120 people to prevent the life of dire straits. Kevorkian seems to take his professional working life as something more than a path to wealth and prosperity. For Pacino, the dilemma occurred in a decision to take a stand on a very tough decision that would have an impact for the rest of his life.
“The Lottery” and “In the Penal Colony” Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” and Franz Kafka’s “In the Penal Colony” both use elements of language and imagery to depict gruesome traditions. More specifically, through detached tones, simplistic writing styles, and the appliance of symbols, the authors are able to create brutal societies with unjustifiable traditions. While language can refer to countless writing elements in short fiction, it primarily centers on writing style, dialogue, and the story’s title. Jackson is especially blunt when providing details of the setting or characters in “The Lottery.” All that’s known of where the story takes place is that it’s June 27th in a village, on a clear, summer day. Jackson uses a third-person objective point of view, careful not to reveal any of the thoughts of the characters.
It was clear upon reflection that I was placed well and truly in the Justice model supporters camp, one that called for swift and terrible justice that reflected the both the severity and evil nature of the crime .The demonisation of Venables and Thompson by the media as monsters that should be punished with no less than life in prison was (I felt at the time) justified. I then re evaluated the case asking myself how I felt I would react to it now applying the knowledge and values introduced through K115 and was surprised that they
Macbeth did murder Duncan and Banquo. In order to consolidate his power, he kills Macduff's wife and son and all the people in the Castle of Fife .At this point, he is a "butcher". For Lady Macbeth, she did persuade Macbeth to kill Duncan. She emboldens Macbeth by saying"How tender ¡¥tis to love the babe that milks me-I would, while it was smiling in my face, have plucked my nipple from his boneless gums, and dashed the brains out" Her persuasion quickens the pace of the murder. She is a "fiend-like queen "at that point.
This gives the reader the sense that he really knows what he is talking about and has experienced these gruesome sights. Visual and auditory imagery are also used throughout this poem. Owen saw a man “flound’ring like a man in fire or lime” (12) suffering from the gas and dying a very slow and painful death. In this alone he shows how awful the war was through the man choking and having his skin eaten away from the “lime” (12). He saw things “obscene as cancer” (23) which is a bold image when death for a country is supposed to be sweet and proper.
Being so young, he was a submissive participant in his enslavement. Smith states that his first encounter with his capturers was being bashed over the head with the fore part of a gun, while being grasped around his neck. (“Venture Smith’s Account of Slavery and Freedom” pg.113 p.2) Smith also witnessed the torture and inhumane death of his father Saungm Furro. Later in life Smith recalls an incident where he fights back against his masters. After protesting a previous attack to the justice of the peace.