social justice and thr criminal justice system

Social justice and the criminal system in 19th century

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What does Justine and the Lockett reinforce

The tendency to scapegoat women for male crimes, with flimsy circumstance evidence

What does the trial of Justine and Henry’s murder reveal

Reveals how flawed the criminal justice system was in Shelley’s era

What does victors acquittal reinforce

How a good name and social standing could let you get away with murder

How are the trails and jail sentences a social commentary

This novel can be seen as a social commentary text, exposing and commenting on crime and punishment in her era

What did Shelley’s father do with the legal system

Shelley’s father William Godwin campaigned for changes in the legal system