Meneer, said the captain, if man takes unto himself God's right to punish, then he must also take upon himself God's promise to restore.
by Alan Paton (0 Reviews)
In "Too Late the Phalarope," Alan Paton explores the moral complexities of justice and punishment. A captain expresses to another character that taking on the authority to punish others requires one to also embrace the responsibility of redemption and restoration, which is a divine function. This perspective highlights the weight of judgment and the potential consequences of human actions, suggesting that with power comes an obligation to restore order and well-being....
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