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20. The Law’s an Ass by Richard Connell.
"The Law's an Ass" is a short story by Richard Connell, known for its ironic and satirical tone regarding the legal system. The story is not typically a full-length novel that receives extensive, formal literary reviews in major publications, but rather a short piece often discussed in the context of legal studies or general short story anthologies.
The central theme of the story revolves around the inflexibility and perceived foolishness of the law when confronted with common sense or real-world situations, which gives rise to its title. The phrase "The law's an ass" is a well-known idiom, originally from Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, which Connell explores through his narrative.
The plot generally follows a wealthy and arrogant man named Fleer, who, after benefiting from a legal technicality that earns him over a million dollars, later finds himself on the wrong side of the very same rigid legal system. His change of fortune highlights the story's main message: the law, in its blind application, can be arbitrary and eventually ensnare even those who previously profited from its loopholes. The story uses dark humor and irony to critique a legal system that values technical procedure over justice or logic.
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"The Law's an Ass" is a short story by Richard Connell, known for its ironic and satirical tone regarding the legal system. The story is not typically a full-length novel that receives extensive, formal literary reviews in major publications, but rather a short piece often discussed in the context of legal studies or general short story anthologies.
The central theme of the story revolves around the inflexibility and perceived foolishness of the law when confronted with common sense or real-world situations, which gives rise to its title. The phrase "The law's an ass" is a well-known idiom, originally from Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, which Connell explores through his narrative.
The plot generally follows a wealthy and arrogant man named Fleer, who, after benefiting from a legal technicality that earns him over a million dollars, later finds himself on the wrong side of the very same rigid legal system. His change of fortune highlights the story's main message: the law, in its blind application, can be arbitrary and eventually ensnare even those who previously profited from its loopholes. The story uses dark humor and irony to critique a legal system that values technical procedure over justice or logic.
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"The Law's an Ass" is a short story by Richard Connell, known for its ironic and satirical tone regarding the legal system. The story is not typically a full-length novel that receives extensive, formal literary reviews in major publications, but rather a short piece often discussed in the context of legal studies or general short story anthologies.
The central theme of the story revolves around the inflexibility and perceived foolishness of the law when confronted with common sense or real-world situations, which gives rise to its title. The phrase "The law's an ass" is a well-known idiom, originally from Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, which Connell explores through his narrative.
The plot generally follows a wealthy and arrogant man named Fleer, who, after benefiting from a legal technicality that earns him over a million dollars, later finds himself on the wrong side of the very same rigid legal system. His change of fortune highlights the story's main message: the law, in its blind application, can be arbitrary and eventually ensnare even those who previously profited from its loopholes. The story uses dark humor and irony to critique a legal system that values technical procedure over justice or logic.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/short-books--6827663/support.
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"The Law's an Ass" is a short story by Richard Connell, known for its ironic and satirical tone regarding the legal system. The story is not typically a full-length novel that receives extensive, formal literary reviews in major publications, but rather a short piece often discussed in the context of legal studies or general short story anthologies.
The central theme of the story revolves around the inflexibility and perceived foolishness of the law when confronted with common sense or real-world situations, which gives rise to its title. The phrase "The law's an ass" is a well-known idiom, originally from Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, which Connell explores through his narrative.
The plot generally follows a wealthy and arrogant man named Fleer, who, after benefiting from a legal technicality that earns him over a million dollars, later finds himself on the wrong side of the very same rigid legal system. His change of fortune highlights the story's main message: the law, in its blind application, can be arbitrary and eventually ensnare even those who previously profited from its loopholes. The story uses dark humor and irony to critique a legal system that values technical procedure over justice or logic.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/short-books--6827663/support.
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