Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions

How do Grisham and McCloskey use narrative structure to evoke empathy for the wrongfully convicted, and how does this choice shape readers’ perception of the criminal justice system?

How does the cultural and historical context of the cases discussed in Framed influence the public’s and the legal system’s responses to wrongful convictions? In what ways does this context nuance the text’s thematic exploration of The Need for Advocacy and Reform?

Examine the role of systemic bias, both implicit and explicit, in the convictions described in the book. How do these biases perpetuate injustice? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.