The Theme Of Justice In Of Mice And Men

Revenge is often seen as a primal instinct that is given a negative connotation. A desire that burns within us when we have been wronged. But is it morally correct to act on this desire for revenge? A question like this is pondered by philosophers and seekers of knowledge, and it remains a disputable topic today. At its core, revenge is the act of seeking retribution for a wrong that has been inflicted upon us. It is an act of aggression that is motivated by a desire for payback. In contrast, justice is the principle of moral righteousness and fairness. It is the idea that people should be held accountable for their actions while wrongdoers should be punished. In society, these concepts of revenge and justice intersect with each other. Justice

When we feel wronged, it can be tempting to lash out and harm the person who has caused us pain. This is especially true when we feel that justice has not been fulfilled. This causes an inability to find closure or a sense of resolution through more standard ways. However, it is crucial to consider the consequences of acting on these impulses. In the novel "Of Mice and Men," there are several instances of characters wanting to seek revenge through acts of violence. Candy, an old ranch worker, offers to contribute money to Lennie and George's dream of owning a farm, on the condition that they allow him to put a bullet through his old dog, suffering and in pain. Candy sees this as a way of seeking revenge on the dog for being a burden and hindrance to him, although in actuality, he would never shoot his dog given that Candy “...had ‘im too long” (Of Mice and Men; page 42). Even when casual and informal dialogue is being made, a common tendency is to act violently. In the novel "Wuthering Heights", Heathcliff seeks revenge against those who have wronged him throughout the story. An example of this is when he returns to Wuthering Heights as a wealthy man, seeking to punish those who mistreated him. He does this by manipulating and tormenting those around him, including his son Linton and the daughter of his enemy, Edgar Linton. Heathcliff's desire for revenge consumes him and ultimately destroys him, as he becomes consumed by his hatred and anger. This causes Heathcliff to burst and claim such things as “ I want you to be aware that I know you have treated me infernally—infernally! . . . and if you think I can be consoled by sweet words, you are an idiot:... Meantime, thank you for telling me your sister-in-law’s secret: I swear I’ll make the most of it” (Wuthering Heights; page 112). Heathcliff’s words and actions lead to the suffering and misery of those around him, including the death of several characters.