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Newgate Prison

Operated under the Bloody Code, where prisoners were hanged from 1676-1772.

Newgate Calendar

Chronicled detailed biographies and crimes of criminals from 1774-1860s.

Stern's Choice

Focused on the 1670s due to the debut of the novel 'The Pilgrim's Progress.'

The Black Act (1723)

Enacted against poor poachers who disguised themselves with soot to avoid recognition.

Stare Decisis

Legal doctrine mandating adherence to precedent.

Justice System's Limitations

Often addresses only superficial elements of crimes, especially those involving power dynamics.

Fagin's Execution

Resulted from both his character portrayal and anti-Semitic bias.

Principle of Equality

Our law posits equality and universality of rights as the basic principle which determines how law is created and seen.

Indian Act (1876)

A law designed to systematically oppress Indigenous people in Canada.

Jim Crow Laws

Legislative measures enforcing racial segregation and inequality in the U.S. from the 1870s to early 1900s.

Double Consciousness

A concept referring to the internal conflict experienced by subordinated or colonized groups in an oppressive society.

Recognition and Symbolic Transfer

A literary concept that suggests through identification with characters, readers can feel the injustices they face, fostering a sense of justice.

Hope

The anticipation of transformation and equality, emphasized through the character John Jones in Du Bois's work.