The tension between justice and mercy in personal relationships from "summary" of Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
The struggle between justice and mercy is a fundamental aspect of human relationships, especially in personal interactions where emotions run deep and the stakes are high. This tension is vividly illustrated in the complex dynamics between the characters in 'Brothers Karamazov'. At the heart of this tension is the question of how to balance the demands of justice with the impulse towards mercy. Each character in the novel grapples with this dilemma in their own way, often leading to conflict and internal turmoil. For example, Ivan's rigid adherence to his sense of justice causes him to reject the idea of forgivenes...
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