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Inspired by true events the film, DEAD MAN WALKING, is the story of a spiritual woman who must face the results of a vindictive nation. She is asked by a condemned (to die) man for spiritual counseling. The man in question, Mathew Poncelet has been tried by a justice system, which is accountable to society, for the death of two teenage lovers. In order to save his soul, Sister Helen Prejean, must help Mathew understand the teachings of Jesus. Involved as well are the victims families and their confusion and grief over the death of their children. Overall, it can be said that the situation involves an entire public and culture of which the crime, criminal, victims and results are of long term consequences. As the viewer of the story involving of all of the above, it makes us question the concept of a death penalty.

Our feeling for the various people makes us explore within our selves the feelings of hate, sympathy, anger, compassion and helplessness. These feelings effect our emotions, passions, values and most important of all our morals. To put a firm



We can look at justice first. The justice system is implemented in a society to provide guidelines of right and wrong. At times though, the justice system may become contradictory upon itself. This has to be ratified by philosophers as a necessary evil. So the point of capital punishment might be to punish the criminal, prevent him from doing any other similar crime and to deter any future criminals.

Robinson, Simon, Judy Groves, Introducing Philosophy (text, Dave Robinson 1998, Illustrations, Judy Groves 1998)

Robinson, Dave, Chris Garratt, Introducing Ethics (text, Dave Robinson 1996, Illustrations, Chris Garratt 1996)



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