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The Green Mile: Justice And Injustice
Sean Ford
5/17/13
Period 7
The Green Mile
1. The film is set in 1935 because prison don`t have a death row anymore like they used to during that time.
2. It explores the two themes Justice and injustice by having John heal the sick and wounded. For example, he heals Paul from his urinary tract infection and heals that woman from her disease. It explores the injustices by having John put to death and manipulating Percy to kill Billy.
3. The message that this quote is sending is that he is a descendent from God to do well is the world and give people hope and inspiration.
4. The significance of it is that sometimes people just need a chance to show people that they`re willing to change if you give them hope.
5. The mouse signifies one

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