What is the role of a judge according to Judge Gaunt in Maxwell Anderson's play Winterset?

Answer 1

Judge Gaunt said something about the importance of empathy in a judge's decision. I would like to see the exact quote of what he said in the play Winterset by Maxwell Anderson.

Answer 2

Judge Gaunt believes that the role of a judge is to administer the law impartially and with justice, ensuring that the guilty are punished and the innocent are protected. He sees the judge as a figure of authority that upholds the principles of fairness and order in society.