Sunshine Challenge - Day Four - The Furies

[smallhobbit]

My response to today's prompt for sunshine_challenge 

The idea of the avenging furies might appeal, but vengeance does not necessarily achieve justice.  A younger child remorselessy teased by an older sibling may physically lash out because unable to respond any other way and be told off for it - but who is the true guilty party?  The world is not black and white, people are complex, and we are all, in part, influenced in our sense of right and wrong by our society and upbringing.

There is always the question of who should be believed.  Rich or poor; male or female; white or black? 

I agree that societies need to set rules, but the question remains, who sets the rules and what criteria do they use? 

And yes, I do like detective fiction.  I like the puzzle and the mental stimulation without any stress.  And I like my detective to be concerned for the murder victim as a person and not just or what they may represent - especially when they may be deemed expendable.

So, for my replacement for the furies, I shall name ACD's Sherlock Holmes, John Watson and Inspector Lestrade - almost certainly as now seen via fanfics where some of their outdated attitudes are no longer present.

Comments

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Interesting interpretation of the prompt! Enjoyed reading your ideas on it!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you - I'm not usually given to expressing my views on here.

[tellshannon815]

Definitely an interesting way of looking at the Furies, a lot to think about here, thank you so much for this!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. I realise this is perhaps not a conventional interpretation.

[silveradept]

Cold logic, strong justice, indefatigable determination. I think it'll be an excellent combination for those sent after lawbreakers and those that do others wrong.

[smallhobbit]

They will achieve much.