Justice on Trial: Types, Perspectives, and Literary Representations

Flashcards exploring concepts, types, case studies, and literary depictions of justice based on the unit introduction.

What is the primary topic of the unit introduced for the term?

Justice on trial

How is justice fundamentally defined in the lesson?

A principle of fairness, getting what one deserves, and taking responsibility for one's actions.

In the lesson's example of justice as a reward, what does the hardworking employee receive?

A bonus and a promotion for consistently exceeding sales targets.

In the lesson's example of justice as a punishment, what sentence is given to the person who steals from a charity?

Community service

How does the lesson illustrate justice as addressing an imbalance of resources?

A family living in poverty is granted government assistance to help them afford food and housing, upholding a standard of living for all members of society.

What is legal justice?

Justice based on fairness and laws, ensuring that rules are followed and disputes are judged fairly according to consequences set by the law.

What is moral justice?

Fairness, kindness, and doing the right thing even when it is not required or dictated by law.

What is spiritual justice?

What is right and fair in the eyes of a higher power or a deeper purpose, where actions are judged by deeper spiritual guidelines and values rather than just people or the law.

What are the three key Christian principles on justice presented at ACC?

God is a just God, mercy, and redemption.

In the Christian perspective presented, how was redemption achieved?

God paid the price for wrongdoing through Jesus' sacrifice, satisfying justice while granting mercy and freedom from sin.

What is the key similarity among legal, moral, and spiritual justice?

All three focus on fairness and doing what is right.

What aspect of justice does Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird explore?

Racial injustice and the struggle to achieve fairness in court.

What contrast in justice is presented in Victor Hugo's Les Mis?

A contrast between harsh legal justice and mercy and redemption.

How is justice explored in The Lion King?

Simba confronts Scar and reclaims his rightful place.

What does The Crucible explore regarding justice?

How fear and prejudice can corrupt justice during the Salem witch trials.

In the elderly neighbor garden case study, what is the moral dilemma?

Whether the good intention of helping outweighs the harm caused by accidentally damaging her prize-winning petunias.

From a legal perspective, how could accidentally damaging the neighbor's garden be classified?

As a form of trespass or vandalism.

From a spiritual perspective, what actions restore trust after damaging the neighbor's garden?

Owning up to the mistake, asking for forgiveness, and showing kindness by helping again and replacing the flowers.

In Christianity, what is justice fundamentally about rather than punishment?

Hope, compassion, and the opportunity to be made new through Jesus, where mercy, justice, and redemption come together.

Which play will be closely studied during the unit to explore principles of justice?

12 Angry Men