Historian A: John Smith – Economic Perspective

'The Bloody Code was primarily a tool used by the government to generate revenue through the harsh punishment of crimes. Capital punishments like hanging and burning were used not only to deter crime but also to serve economic interests, as they created jobs and profits for executioners and related industries. The severity of the laws reflected the state's desire to maintain social order in a way that benefited economic stability and growth.'

Historian B: Emily Johnson – Social Perspective

'The Bloody Code reflected deep social concerns about maintaining the hierarchy and control over the lower classes. Harsh punishments were a means of reinforcing social boundaries and discouraging the poor from challenging the social order. The laws targeted petty crimes as a way to suppress dissent and keep the lower classes obedient, rather than purely economic motives being at the forefront.'