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Preacher Jim’s Lesson for a Paroled Criminal King
In a chapel scene a gang of crooks listens to Preacher Jim, a self styled criminal who argues crime is a disease and urges self knowledge, cooperation, and humane treatment. He narrates a lifelong delinquent arc from Bowery pickpocketing to reform and outlines a harsh critique of society’s punishment, urging criminals to study their birthright and avoid propagating crime.
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Mistuel
Preacher Jim
Mfr
Waless
Mr. Mitchel
Sam
Méthot
Jin
Bors
Jones
Sim
Jim
Dambaton
Troy
Leni
Alitchel
Bitley
Lie
Justem
Tia
Mitchel
Jimen
Mr. Miltehel
Nadeed
Mitchel Wady
Paulo
Lis Erledds
Saunuuies
Preacher Jin
Mitehel