The theme about corruption in the play is developed through the idea that "The corrupt justice system exiles Nolan while guilty people go free, and its negligence keeps him from ever seeing his home country again." This response highlights how the flaws within the justice system have direct and devastating consequences for Nolan, emphasizing the impact of corruption on individuals and their sense of belonging.
The Man Without a Country
Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
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COLONEL
AARON BURR
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How does the play develop a theme about corruption?
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The corrupt justice system forever turns Nolan against his beloved country.
The corrupt justice system forever turns Nolan against his beloved country.
The corrupt justice system exiles Nolan while guilty people go free, and its negligence keeps him from ever seeing his home country again.
The corrupt justice system exiles Nolan while guilty people go free, and its negligence keeps him from ever seeing his home country again.
The corrupt justice system favors certain people to prevent anyone important from being punished for their crimes.
The corrupt justice system favors certain people to prevent anyone important from being punished for their crimes.
The corrupt justice system exerts power over Nolan’s destiny and forces him to change his loyalties.
The corrupt justice system exerts power over Nolan’s destiny and forces him to change his loyalties.
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