What is the main theme of 'Just Mercy'?
Just Mercy Final 2024 - 2025

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The main theme of 'Just Mercy' is the critique of the justice system, particularly how it treats marginalized groups, including lower-income individuals, people of color, and those with mental disabilities.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does Bryan Stevenson argue about the justice system?
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Bryan Stevenson argues that the justice system is biased against the poor and people of color, leading to unfair treatment and wrongful convictions.
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Who are Trina Garrett, Ian Manuel, and Antonio Nunez?
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They are individuals whose cases exemplify the unfair treatment of lower-income people, young people of color, and the uneducated or mentally handicapped in the justice system.
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What was unfair about Jimmy Dill's conviction?
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Jimmy Dill's conviction was unfair because he was disabled and could not afford a lawyer, which compromised his ability to defend himself.
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Why was Bryan hesitant to bring Walter back to Monroe County?
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Bryan was hesitant because many people in Monroe County were still angry at Walter and believed he had committed the murder.
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What happened to the DNA evidence in Joe Sullivan's case?
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The State destroyed the DNA evidence, which could have been crucial for his defense.
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What measures did Chapman and Valeska take against Walter's supporters?
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They denied Walter's supporters entry into the courthouse and added security measures like a metal detector and a German Shepherd.
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