Question

ruthless discussion questions assignment
instructions: complete all of the discussion questions below. be sure to answer each question clearly and use evidence from the text and or real - life examples to support your answer. be ready to share your responses in class today.

1. in the context of the text, do you think judson was right to take justice into his own hands? why or why not? are there other ways that judson couldve possibly held the thief accountable without harming anyone?
2. describe a time when you wanted to take justice into your own hands. what lessons did you learn from this experience?
3. in the story, judson would have lived if he hadnt attempted to punish the thief. how fair is it that judson died even though he didnt technically commit a crime, while whoever stole his whiskey gets to live with the crime?
4. how is judsons preoccupation with what he believes is \fair\ his downfall? describe a time when something unfair happened to you and you had to let it go. how did you learn from the experience?
5. in the story, judson believes that death is an appropriate punishment for the thief because every crime is equal in his eyes. do you think that the punishment should fit the crime? why or why not? how do you think judson should have punished the thief?
6. what do you believe the theme of

uthless\ is?

Explanation:

1. Analyze the ethical and legal implications of taking justice into one's own hands. Consider alternative non - harmful methods of holding wrongdoers accountable.
2. Reflect on personal experiences of seeking justice independently and the lessons learned about appropriate behavior and consequences.
3. Evaluate the fairness of a situation where a non - criminal is harmed while a criminal goes unpunished.
4. Examine how an over - emphasis on personal notions of fairness can lead to negative outcomes. Reflect on personal experiences of dealing with unfairness.
5. Debate the principle of proportionality in punishment. Suggest alternative punishments for the thief in the story.
6. Identify the overarching message or theme of the story "Ruthless" by considering the characters' actions and the plot.

Answer:

1. Judson taking justice into his own hands may not be right as it bypasses the legal system. Alternative ways could include reporting to the police.
2. Responses will vary based on personal experiences. Lessons could include the importance of the rule of law.
3. It seems unfair as Judson was trying to protect his property in a non - criminal way initially.
4. Judson's strict view of fairness led him to a dangerous act. Personal experiences of letting go of unfairness may involve learning about acceptance.
5. The punishment should generally fit the crime. Judson could have pressed charges legally.
6. The theme could be about the consequences of extreme views on justice and revenge.