Justice Presentation

The Law field in fiction

Introduction

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The role

THE COMMON THEMES

The popularity

THE DIVERSITY

conclusion

Introduction

• The "law field" in fiction portrays lawyers, judges, courts, and trials in books, movies, and TV shows.

• These stories explore themes like justice, morality, societal rules, and ethical dilemmas.

• They range from realistic depictions to dramatized versions that heighten emotion and tension.

• The genre often highlights the personal struggles of legal professionals and reflects societal issues like corruption and discrimination.

• Courtroom dramas and moral conflicts make it engaging, blending realism and creativity to examine the connection between law, humanity, and society.

Historical context

1960s - Présent

1930s - 1950s

19th Century

The Rise of Legal Thrillers and Tv Legal Drama

The Golden Age of Hollywood

Early Beginnings : Law and Literature

"12 Angry Men" (1957)"Anatomy of a Murder' (1959)

Charles Dickens " Bleak House"

John Grishman "The Firm" (1991) "Law & Order" "Suits" (2010-2019)

The role of Law in fiction

PLOT DEVICE

Trials, investigations and legal battles fan create excitement or provide a structure for the story .

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

In many stories lawyers, judges, and people involved in legal cases have to choose between what is legal and what is morally right, and this can change how the character is seen by the audience

SOCIAL COMMENTARY

Writers use stories about the law to show how it can help or hurt people in society. They might raise questions about whether the legal system is really fair to everyone. Maintaining eye contact with your audience. 'The eyes, chico'.

CONFLICT AND RESOLUTION

Characters may be fighting for justice, trying to prove their innocence, or fighting against an unfair legal system. Legal cases often help bring the story to an end by solving the conflict or bringing justiceWith calmness and conciseness. Summarize the content.

The common themes

SECTION

The popularity

LIST/PROCESSES

Why is the law field popular in fiction ?

• Universal appeal

• Dramatic tension

• Exploration of moral and ethical issues

• The prestige of the profession
• Relationship between colleagues

• The personal toll of the profession

SECTION

Portrayal of diversity in the legal field

Diversity in the legal field

Conclusion