Injustice In The Film 'Unforgiven'

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According to the Oxford Dictionary justice a concern for peace, and genuine respect for people’. In the film Unforgiven, injustice takes place when Ned is beaten to death by Little Bill Daggett for information on Munny. This fuels Munny need for the justice of the unlawful killing of Ned while by drinking, anger, and his emotional state. Munny drinks to cope and keep his emotions in check. He was angry at how Bill did not respect people like Ned who had killed no one. When killing those who were unjust Bill is unemotional by using whiskey as a crutch to suppress his emotions.

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