Critically discuss whether punishment is “a symbolic way of getting back at the criminal, of expressing a kind

Critically discuss whether punishment is “a symbolic way of getting back at the criminal, of expressing a kind

I would like to achieve a 2:1 in this assignment and if you have further questions on the assignment feel free to ask. Would like it to be done in about 2 to 3 weeks This is a university assignment, so please the quality of work needs to be good