Justice and Revenge Flashcards
(3 cards)
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Scholar on Ancient Justice & Revenge 🧔🏼♂️
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“Whatever one thinks of Odysseus’ revenge, no ancient Greek would argue that he did not have the right to take it.” Jones
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Scholar on Purpose Justice & Revenge 🫀
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“the purpose of revenge in the Odyssey is to restore honour and maintain social order, not just express personal anger.” Stanton
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Scholar on Modern Justice & Revenge 🧣
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“Few modern readers would condone revenge in such a context.” Silk
