WE CRAVE THE LAW When we were reading The Merchant of Venice this semester, I asked my students what it would have taken to persuade Shylock to forget the wrongs against him in the trial scene and accept to be merciful and generous to his enemies - perhaps an apology from the Duke on behalf of Venice? They werent sure. I have often wondered what it would take for Palestinians to forgive the Nakba. I believe we should have our own court scene. If the ICC denies our suit, let the danger light upon their charter, as Shylock says. We crave the law and, whats more, we are willing to temper justice with mercy and embrace ethical decolonization.
Posted on: Sun, 11 May 2014 15:13:47 +0000
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