Evil

There are many competing notions regarding what it means to be human. As humans, we strive to get the most of this life, thus to live “the good life”. The question arises, what type of life brings us the greatest meaning? Many philosophers and thinkers have tried to answer this, and have composed strikingly different conceptions. Some of the most notable thinkers are Friedrich Nietzsche and Thomas Hobbes. Both try to provide the most accurate representation of the human being. Through…

theme of the novel is the evil of mankind. In the novel, evil is an entity that can possess people against their will – like a spirit. Although that may sound like the run-of-the-mill Webster’s definition of evil, there is a difference, which is that in the novel, evil is personified. The novel uses its events to show how evil works in the real world, in a slightly mellow dramatic, but realistic way. Also, evil in this novel is known as Coyote, and this is because evil is being represented from…

the solution he needs to separate the evil and good in him on an “accursed night” and “with a strong glow of courage, drank off the potion” (Stevenson 78), naming his new self Hyde. Hyde allows Jekyll to be evil and be free from consequences. This potion successfully separates the good and evil in Jekyll, fulfilling his ambition. Dr. Jekyll “places himself in God’s role” and rather than asking God for help, he experiments to “separate his human self from his evil self” (Fletcher). While Jekyll…

the truth that human nature is essentially evil. Witnessing the transformed character of Kurtz, Marlow discovers the consumption the embrace of evil has upon one’s soul, deducing the necessity to fight against the evil. Likewise, the chorus of “Semi-Automatic” announces, “I’m never what I like / I’m double-sided / And I just can’t hide / … ‘Cause I’m twisted up, I’m twisted up, inside.” The lyrics clearly display the inner battle between good and evil as Man’s nature is “twisted up” between the…

eliminate anybody who stands in the way of the fulfillment of the prophecies. Throughout the play, Macbeth loses all the qualities that had gained him respect from his peers, and becomes a repulsive, bitter man. In many cases, when a person develops evil characteristics or possesses negative qualities, they are perceived by society as having a dark soul. Darkness is often used in the play to represent…

2 is one of the clearest and most descriptive passages of The Antichrist written in the whole word of God. A person will arise whose exceptional wickedness may not be initially manifest. The great evil monsters in history never reveal the depth of their evil potential until they reach the zenith of their power. This is partly due to expediency and the effect of ever increasing power; a power that stimulates the ego while feeding the never satisfied hunger of pride. “Power corrupts…

theory that the natural character of curiosity is evil, Actaeon is undoubtedly to blame for Diana’s punishment for him. In accordance with Xunzi’s theories, man is at fault for allowing his desires to control him, which Actaeon does. Xunzi argued that while humans are born in the state of being evil, they have the capability through education to strive to fulfill their desire for good. Therefore, because Actaeon allows curiosity, his natural evil state, to control his decisions, he is…

Phyllis’ character traits in Double Indemnity are classified as seductive and manipulative because she takes advantage of her attractive looks to pursue self-interests and ambitions that the society perceives to be immoral. According to the film, women are presented as having two distinctive personality traits: power hungry and dangerous. At the beginning of the film, Phyllis Dietrichson is depicted as a woman who is struggling and is being controlled by her husband. According to her, He…

God’s existence has been a key topic of debate over the past couple of centuries. People argue either way very strongly, and many are not open to hearing the other side. When this topic is argued, there are two main arguments, the cosmological and teleological argument. In this article, “On Being an Atheist”, H.J. McCloskey argues against each of these views. He believes that without sure “proof” of God, we need to totally pitch the idea that God exists. If this were the case, many…

used to contribute to the understanding of human nature and the struggle with acts of evil and its consequences, which subsequently leads to the downfall of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. The concepts explored throughout the use of this symbol include the acts of evil, which then leave the characters filled with guilt and remorse and this finally results in the overthrow of natural order. The acts of good and evil are explored throughout the play with the use of several characters and events.…