To the ancient Greeks the word, dikaiosini, justice was often synonymous with ekdikisis, vengeance

To the ancient Greeks the word, dikaiosini, justice was often synonymous with ekdikisis, vengeance

In the world of Sidney Sheldon's novels, justice and vengeance often go hand in hand. The concept of dikaiosini, or justice, is a central theme in many of his works, as characters seek to right the wrongs that have been done to them or their loved ones. However, in the pursuit of justice, many of Sheldon's characters also find themselves consumed by a desire for vengeance.