Discussion

When analysing a short story like “The Case for the Defence” by Graham Greene, it is a good idea to engage in an overall discussion of the text which will help you put the story into perspective and answer questions from your textbook.

Reflect on justice systems today. Which are some of their flaws? It might be outdated laws, corruption, prisons or something else. Do you think the story would have ended with an acquittal if it was set nowadays? Think about the justice system in Norway. Do you think it can be improved?

Reflect on the role of media in crime trials. Many times, in search of a hot topic, the media tends to pass judgements before Courts have actually decided if a person is guilty or not. While sometimes this might put pressure on the justice system to take the right decision, other times ...