Discussion

In the movie, ​The Virgin Spring​, the themes of ​Retribution​ ​and ​Redemption​ are portrayed. In 250-300 words:

1. Give an example from the movie for​ each​ theme where retribution is used as a punishment for a crime(s) and redemption (​compensation​ for a defect usually after asking for forgiveness) is used to cope with the human condition which is a human's capacity for good and evil. Give character names where needed.

2. In your opinion, do you feel that the retribution was justified in this movie? Why?

3. In your opinion, do you feel that redemption is still a good coping mechanism to deal with the human condition in modern day America? Where do you think this could/would this be applied in the issues that confront Americans today? Be specific in your response.