God's Law vs Human Law in Great Expectations

well supported thesis, good flow. watch for dangling modifiers In his book Great Expectations, the problematic nature of moral judgement and justice that stems from a conflict between God's law and human law is one of several topical themes that Charles Dickens addresses. This paradox regularly surfaces in his treatment of plot and setting, and is more subtlety illustrated in his use of character. To facilitate the reader's awareness of such a conflict, the narrator …

…connotation like penitential, confession, conscience, repentance, virtue, divine and righteous are used throughout the novel. The plot revolves around the legal system, and all of the novel's characters are either criminals or are somehow affected by criminal behavior. Great Expectations gives us an insightful and thought-provoking look into the complexities of human nature as it relates to our understanding of justice, guilt, and forgiveness. Works Referenced Dickens, Charles. Great Expectations. New York, St. Martin's Press, 1996.