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law in literature

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A quick definition of law in literature:

Law in literature is the study of how law and lawyers are portrayed in stories and books. It helps us understand how different cultures view the law at different times. It can also involve looking at how lawyers use language and style in legal texts. Scholars who study this are part of a field called law and literature, and they produce a lot of work on this topic.

A more thorough explanation:

Law in literature is the study of how lawyers and legal institutions are portrayed in literature. It can also refer to the application of literary theory to legal texts, focusing on lawyers' rhetoric, logic, and style, as well as legal syntax and semantics.

For example, in Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," the character of Atticus Finch is a lawyer who represents a black man in a racially charged trial. The novel explores the themes of justice, morality, and the role of the legal system in society. This is an example of how law is depicted in literature and how it can reflect a culture's views on the legal system.

Another example is the use of legal language and concepts in Shakespeare's plays, such as "The Merchant of Venice" and "Measure for Measure." These works explore the themes of justice, mercy, and the abuse of power, and demonstrate how legal language and concepts can be used to convey complex ideas and emotions.

Overall, law in literature is a field of study that examines the intersection of law and culture, and how literature can provide insight into the role of law in society.

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i got into fordham and so did the dumbass I was dating for like two months it’s not that hard
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by which I mean if they let him in I don’t trust their standards
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my dad went to duke law so i have been a fan forever
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@Dkkm11: are you not still a young rapscallion?
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Hmmm. I guess that’s okay.
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Honestly, idk what I would call myself these days. Will probably not know until I can reflect on this part of my life which will be idk, in like 5 years when I am 32.
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Does your life come in 5 year epochs typically?
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Someone told me a while ago that I was probably molested as a kid because I don’t really have any clear memories of my childhood. But I don’t think I was.
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Nah, the fucked up thing about therapists is they try and make you think your parents are your enemy 99% of the time and really they should be telling you that your parents have almost no effect on the rest of your life. If they can get you to keep focusing on your parents they can keep making money.
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Yeah, my life really does flow in about 5 years periods.
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My crypto also flows in 5 day epochs too.
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what do you do with your days as an unemployed crypto guy? do you play an instrument or something
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please lawd
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forgive me
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its time to go back to tha old me
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this is what i feel like when i get one single drill question right
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when u get one wrong ;(
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