JUDGEMENT AT MIDNIGHT

 

Answer the questions in the spaces provided.

  1. This documentary paints a very vivid picture of the American Law and Prison systems. How do you feel about these systems after watching Judgment at Midnight. ?

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  1. The Prison Warden is an interesting character. What is strange about his relationship with Antonio James ?

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  1. Looking at the victims’ families one can see why it is that people demand the death penalty. Give 2 reasons why Capital Punishment has been allowed to continue in the United States.

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  1. The Warden says that he has no need to ask forgiveness for condoning the Death Penalty. Do you agree that he is totally free of any responsibility in the execution of death row prisoners? Explain

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  1. Should the fact that people change , sometimes to the extent that they are almost another person , be considered when judging whether a criminal should face the death penalty ? Explain.

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  1. Is there any real difference between organising the death of a non-violent person through legal means and doing so illegally ; i.e NOT sanctioned by the government of the Law, as a murderer would? Explain.

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  1. The Church speaks very clearly on the issue of Capital Punishment. What do you think the Church would say on the issue and what reasoning would the Church offer ?

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  1. In Antonio’s case, certain issues were not addressed which, if considered, could have changed his verdict. What were these issues ?

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  1. As is demonstrated in the documentary, ofetn it is people’s emotions which lead them to make their decision as to whether a killer should be killed. They feel bitter and angry and seek revenge. Do you feel that FEELINGS of anger or revenge should play a part in a court’s decision to place someone on death row? State why.

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  1. IN some respects Mr. James is like Jesus. In what way is this true ? ( Think about Jesus’ Last Supper, Judas’ betrayal, Jesus’ death and Jesus’ words on the Cross ).

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  1. If you had the opportunity to change Mr. James’ sentence to life imprisonment instead of death , what would be your main reasoning for doing so ?

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