Innocence

Innocence refers to a state of being free from guilt or wrongdoing, often associated with purity and lack of experience in morally complex situations. In a legal context, it signifies the presumption that a person is not guilty of a crime until proven otherwise. In broader terms, innocence can also describe a lack of knowledge about certain realities, especially darker aspects of life. The concept is often intertwined with themes of childhood, where children are seen as innocent due to their limited understanding of the world's complexities and moral ambiguities.