Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said
Significance of Trial Verdict
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The trial verdict symbolizes optimism even in the face of dystopia. After Jason is framed for murder, he receives a verdict of ‘not guilty’ at trial. Thus, there appears to still be some potential for justice. This optimism parallels the epilogue’s statement that, over the years, the totalitarian police state grows unwieldy and eventually collapses in on itself.