Good Vs. Evil In Boethius, The Consolation Of Philosophy, Lady Philosophy

Once Upon A Time Like in fairy tales passed down throughout the ages told to children young and old, good always wins. However, is this really a realistic notion? Is good always more powerful than evil? Power is the source that all humans feel will make them happy. As humans, we are born to strive for good, even if it is not for the greater good, but for ourselves. Evil, however, looks for good and happiness in the wrong places and ends up being the more disappointed and weaker of the two. Throughout history men and woman alike have sought for one thing in particular, power. Power is often the reason for war, feuds, and disagreements, but one must question exactly what power is. In Boethius, The Consolation of Philosophy, Lady Philosophy says that power is the strength to resist temptation and evil. If this is so, then evil, in itself, is weak. Evil does not have the self-control against things of this world. Those who are evil do not see the end goal; therefore, it is not important to them. Good, however, triumphs over evil in its will and self-control. They who are good plan for the future and welcome it making sure that they reach their objective. Both good and evil strives to do what is good. Although both are in the race, only one is able to really obtain their goal. Good uses the natural and …show more content…
They find themselves enslaved in their own sin, longing to be free. Lady Philosophy explains that the high and mighty kings do not wield true power. “They sit high in glory, dressed in purple, and surrounded by armed guards.” They “breathe cruel fury and threaten with fierce words.” She explains that these kings and rulers are the most enslaved of all. “But” she says, “if you strip off the coverings of vain honor from those proud men you will see underneath the tight chains they wear. Lust rules their hearts with greedy poison, rage whips them, vexing their minds to stormy