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rosencrantz
money – Like most of the criminal narratives we have read Rosencrantz begins by talking briefly of his family life and then adds that he went through significant losses and misfortunes after taking a family of his own. These misfortunes … Continue reading
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Jubeart
Parents – The notion of minded your parents advice is continually used to help contextualize the criminal as well as there wicked deeds. But in this narrative we are only told of the fact that Jubeart’s parents were reputable and … Continue reading
frasier
covetous – Frasier compulsion to steal as he admitted was due to a burning desire within to become rich. HInstead of attempting to do so by legitimate means the “easy” money of thievery seemed much more appropriate for his condition … Continue reading
patience boston
warning – In this narrative like many of the others we have read the criminal admits to following a life of sin in which they were made aware of their wickedness. Boston claims to have had “seasonable Warnings against sinful … Continue reading
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owen syllavan
Mischief – In the account of Owen Syllavan it was written in the front page that the following narrative was to show the “Manner of Life he led from Infancy.” The account is written in the first person perspective and … Continue reading
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William Fly
1. stupidity – During the relation of Fly’s story he did not show an ounce of remorse for his deeds and did not play the role that the ministers and public were all used to seeing. He never once appeased … Continue reading
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esther rodgers
1. grace- The story of Esther Rodgers’ confession is one in which the author/publisher declare that “…the Glory of free Grace is displayed.” Although she lived much of her life being scarred by wickedness she makes a remarkable conversion after … Continue reading
Mather’s Sermon
1. Vengeance – Once condemned to death the criminal role, according to ministers, is one in which they must come to terms with their sin and repent. This is accomplished by acquiring a mindset where you are bent on vengeance … Continue reading
pillars of salt
1 divine- Criminals were believed not to have only challenged the fundamental regulation of law but to have also challenged the sacred code of life that God preordained. By taking the life of a criminal they were accelerating the onset … Continue reading
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foucalt chapter 2
1. truth – the aim of any justice system is to unearth the truth about the role of the accused in the crime committed. But the investigation for the truth did not always yield accurate “truths” because of the judicial … Continue reading
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