Edwards serves as a reflection of who Finch might have become had he chosen the path of vengeance.
The Ethical Paradox of Retributive Justice: An Analysis of ‘Karma’ in Person of Interest Abstract [S4E17] Karma
The episode questions whether "engineered karma" is a legitimate form of justice. Edwards serves as a reflection of who Finch
The episode argues that "karma" is often an artificial construct created by those who cannot find peace through traditional mourning. 4. Ethical Implications [S4E17] Karma
Unlike the show's primary protagonists who use physical force, Edwards uses manipulation to ensure perpetrators suffer a fate equivalent to their crimes, believing this provides more closure than simple execution. 3. Narrative Parallels: Finch and Nathan Ingram