Joseph Stalin Crime Analysis

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During the 14th century in England Feudalism took place which left many europeans poor and with very little freedoms. Avi demonstrates what life is like to be living in this time period through the voice of Crispin, a thirteen year old boy that is wanted for a crime he did not commit. The life of Crispin demonstrates how political, social and economic aspects were when the nobles provided protection for the lands that was not owned but used by the citizens.

During this time many people lost their lives in an uncountable number of ways. When others had no one to turn to they went to the church. Religion was a way to reach out to someone and gave many the hope they had needed during the rough times of their lives. “From somewhere unseen a …show more content…

Some couldn't afford it. Most should know the Ruler would have the most power which usually makes the conclusion that s/he has the most currency. Which puts the Ruler on the top of the social structure. After comes the standard rich people who have a good and pretty important career. Under them comes the peasants then the homeless.

As it may seem to the upper class citizens the peasants and homeless commit more crimes. Therefore if one of the homeless or peasants is accused of a crime some will believe the one that accused suspect depending on who the person is. ““Most people in the village don't believe the accusation, either. But why does Aycliffe put your name to the crime?”” (pg 29). WIth every village there was a code of ethics that one knew. Avi never tells you but as one learns when they are young is that you can't believe everyone and that doing wrong is a bad act.

The life of Crispin demonstrates how political, social and economic aspects were when the nobles provided protection for the lands that was not owned but used by the citizens. Crispin lived a hard life being chased down for something that he could not have stopped from happening. Avi showed the culture and the little freedoms in the 14th century

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