'Crime and Punishment' [Doestoevsky] would be a good one
In psychology, rationalization refers to the cognitive process by which individuals attempt to justify or make excuses for their behavior, thoughts, or feelings in order to maintain a positive self-image. It involves creating logical or plausible reasons for actions that are driven by unconscious desires or motivations. Rationalization can serve as a defense mechanism to protect the individual from feelings of guilt, shame, or anxiety.
guilt
Grief, gratitude, guilt, and greed are emotions that begin with the letter G.
The counterpart of the ego in psychology is the superego. The superego is the part of the psyche that acts as a moral compass and represents internalized societal and parental values and norms. It focuses on ideals and standards for behavior, often leading to feelings of guilt or pride based on whether one's actions align with these standards.
Sexual harassment can have serious psychological effects on the victim including feelings of shame, guilt, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Victims may also experience a loss of trust in others and have difficulties forming relationships. PTSD and other mental health issues can also arise as a result of sexual harassment.
The Scarlet Letter
The Minister's Black Veil
Guilt ridden persons do not get capital punishment. Only people found guilty of capital crimes get capital punishment . . . . . . regardless of how guilt ridden they may profess to be, after-the-fact.
The major physical manifestation of Dimmesdale's guilt is the mark on his chest that is revealed before his death. This is his own personal "scarlet letter" that surfaces due to his guilt.
Priscilla DeGarcia has written: 'Guilt-proof parenting' -- subject(s): Child psychology, Parent and child, Parenting
Franz Schlederer has written: 'Schuld, Reue und Krankheit' -- subject(s): Guilt, Psychoanalysis, Repression (Psychology)
Liliana Mizrahi has written: 'La Mujer Transgresora' -- subject(s): Psychology, Feminism, Women 'Madres En Desuso' 'Las Mujeres y La Culpa' -- subject(s): Guilt, Psychology, Women
Harry E. Gunn has written: 'How to play golf with your wife--and survive' -- subject(s): Golf, Marriage, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Golf 'Manipulation by guilt' -- subject(s): Control (Psychology), Guilt, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Guilt 'The test for success book' -- subject(s): Examinations, questions, Success
Andre Lussier has written: 'La gloire et la faute' -- subject- s -: Narcissism, Superego, Guilt, Ego-ideal, Conflict - Psychology -
Donald Joseph Shoemaker has written: 'Visual stereotypes of deviants and judgements of guilt or innocence' -- subject(s): Stereotypes (Social psychology), Prejudices
Marina Endicott has written: 'The little shadows' 'Good to a fault' -- subject(s): Patients, Guilt, Cancer, Self-actualization (Psychology), Women caregivers, Fiction
Depends on whether the person can live with the truth themselves, alone knowing what they are responsible for and the effect on EVERYONE else concerned (however indirectly). Who benefits from witholding the truth in this matter?