Themes of Justice
The play Justice shows the harsh truth of the legal system. John Galsworthy writes this play to expose the failure of law. He wants people to see the pain of those who suffer under cold rules. He shows how the system punishes without care. He shows how justice can become cruel. The play tells the story of a clerk named Falder. He makes a mistake. He wants to save a woman from a cruel husband. He changes a cheque. He wants to help. But the law gives him no mercy. One major theme in the play is the conflict between law and justice. The play shows that law does not always bring justice. The judge follows rules. The lawyers follow orders. The system works with facts. It does not feel pain. It does not show kindness. Falder does not steal for gain. He does not act with greed. He acts with fear. He wants to save a life. But the law sees only guilt. The play shows that law must also see the heart. Another theme in the play is the cruelty of punishment. Falder goes to prison. He suffers beh...