Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Social Sensitivity
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban features such social issues as crime, punishment, and justice. Black's unfair incarceration and public disgrace are revealed during the novel's climax. Peter Pettigrew, the actual culprit, has dishonorably avoided legal repercussions for his criminal transgressions against James and Lily Potter and the Muggles that he massacred with one curse. By allowing Black to be punished for his crimes, Pettigrew cowardly refused to be accountable for his decisions and actions.
Harry's ability to recognize Black's innocence and offer him redemption...
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