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NARRATOR: Fort Massac is a small yet strategic United States Army outpost that stands on the muddy banks of the lower Mississippi River. In this year of 1805, its officers and men are lonely and none too happy about it. But on this particular day the outpost is buzzing with excitement. A famous guest has come to visit—Aaron Burr! Aaron Burr, former Vice-President of the United States, rabid Federalist, master politician, smooth-tongued orator; Aaron Burr, the man who had killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. The Colonel, disappointed that Mr. Burr’s visit will be a brief one, attempts to prolong his stay.
COLONEL (Graciously): Are you sure I can’t get you to change your mind, Mr. Burr? You’re welcome to remain here as long as you wish.
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does the play develop a theme about justice?
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Responses
The justice dealt to Nolan serves as a valuable lesson for him, as he is made to confront his disloyalty to his country.
The justice dealt to Nolan serves as a valuable lesson for him, as he is made to confront his disloyalty to his country.
The justice dealt to Nolan is corrupt and disproportionate, as he is punished more for his angry outburst in court than he is for actual treason.
The justice dealt to Nolan is corrupt and disproportionate, as he is punished more for his angry outburst in court than he is for actual treason.
The justice dealt to Nolan wrongfully punishes him for a crime he did not commit, causing him to grow bitter and hate the country that spurned him.
The justice dealt to Nolan wrongfully punishes him for a crime he did not commit, causing him to grow bitter and hate the country that spurned him.
The justice dealt to Nolan wrongfully punishes him at first, but he responds to it by working hard to prove his innocence and his love for his country.
The justice dealt to Nolan wrongfully punishes him at first, but he responds to it by working hard to prove his innocence and his love for his country.
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3 answers