On the contrary, dark imagery signifies evil or the devourer of innocence. The contrast between light and dark imagery is the symbolic representation of the two main characters, Connie representing light and Arnold representing dark. ... Arnold's name is written in "tar-like black letters" to signify that Arnold himself represents evilness and that by persuading Connie through talking about his black lettered name on his car illustrates how Arnold is trying to consume Connie's innocence. ... Connie's symbolic representation through light imagery or innocence was devoured by Arno...

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The Dragon Beowulf fought could represent the three headed Dog in Greek mythology that guided the hell. ... According to the writer, Grendel represented an ultimate evil culture and was also condemned in the poem because he is a descendant of Cain who committed murder "Lord and Creator Had banned him and branded. ... Grendel could represent Demon that can change appearance to attack people, even though he has already known as the descendant of evil that kill his brother. ... The inducing part of the story was the death of Jesus Christ, who voluntarily gave up his life to his hater in ord...

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But one origin of evil that is tremendously prevalent is the characteristic of narcissism. ... Throughout gothic literature, narcissism amongst the evil is a frequent trait. ... Not only do the characters in these works represent various narcissistic qualities, but also several parallels can be draw between the characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray and Frankenstein and how each one of them deals with their narcissism and inherent evil. ... Dorian was the antithesis of what the civilized Western culture's ethics represented. ... Despite the hideous physical changes to the portrait, it...

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Even the vilest crimes committed by people belonging to our society cannot be categorized as evil and certainly cannot ascertain that human nature has immoral roots. ... This method of thinking could be applied to terrorists who we view as the definition of evil, but really they fighting for a cause that they believe will bring them prosperity. ... Many view this as a reason to believe that human nature is inherently evil. ... How can one assert that babies are born evil, when they lack the ability to distinguish between good and bad? ...

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We will contrast the ideals of insight and principle, to the ideals of violence, thoughtlessness, unfaithfulness, and ravenousness, and examine why in this particular tale, good did triumph over evil. It's not that difficult to see the intrinsic worth in which the characters in this film represent. ... Marge represents Divine-figure that teaches the spectator the importance of 7 positive ideals to live by; faith, hope, charity, fortitude, justice, temperance, and prudence. ... Although Carl Showalter is not illustrated as wicked as his accomplice, sort of like an evil spirit of Gaear...

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Caliban and Ariel are his two "slaves" on the island who appear to represent both good and evil, as well as help intensity the feeling of captivity that Prospero feels every day. ... The more atrocious, vicious, and evil side of Prospero appears to be represented through the character Caliban. ... Caliban's mannerisms and overall nature represent the inner feelings of Prospero that he has never really had the chance to let out. ... Caliban hated Prospero after he tried to rape Miranda this shows his evil through the relationship between these two. ... Ariel represents the side o...

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The Russian describes that Kurtz opened his eyes and "enlarged his mind " which in Marlow's case, it opened his eyes to the true evil and "darkness " of humanity. ... Being a novel published in the late 19th century, Conrad has embarked and achieved an understanding of evil which is why he is capable to writing it. ... Kurtz witnessed the exploitation of Africa, the evil within the heart of humans, his own crumbling sanity and the illusion of hope and understanding. The horror can be referring to his own dark deeds which he has done while being away from society and civilisation for too l...

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The evil of the Salem tragedy recreated by Miller lies within the system and the people who promoted the system for their own evil purposes. ... Indeed, it seems nearly the entire book is overrun with evil characters and evil intentions. ... His ending reveals that good can triumph over evil, but at a great cost, and that evil is insidious and ongoing and can't be easily eliminated. ... By creating this overriding evil in the play, Miller positions the audience to take sides in this most basic of conflicts: good vs. evil. ... For example, the characteristics of Rebecca and Francis Nurs...

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An overall theme of good versus evil is present in The Princess and the Goblin, just as it is in religion. In theology, good is represented by light, purity, and faith as opposed to evil, which is often represented as dark, evil, and without faith. This becomes the major conflict in the novel, as it is a fight for the good, Irene and Curdie, to defeat the evil goblins. Similarly, the overlying theme in religion is the struggle between good and evil- light and dark, heaven and hell, God and the Devil. ... This battle between good and evil is clear, and ends the novel with good winning just as i...

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In fantasy fiction there is almost always a conflict between good and evil, and on the other hand of the good Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits and Mankind there are the evil characters including the Orcs and The Dark Lord Sauron. ... The Nazgul were clearly supernatural as they were represented as large shadow spirits created by Jackson using CGI. ... Conflict between good and evil is almost always present in fantasy fiction and The Hobbit is no different. ... Thorin specifically fights internal conflict and Dragon Sickness and this teaches the audience the evil power of greed. ... In conclusion, Peter...

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A mixture of both Renaissance and Medieval art, "The Battle between Carnival and Lent" is a work that is both represents and goes against the artistic concepts of its time. ... "The Battle" tells the story essentially of good vs. evil. Lent, representing piety and penitence, embodied the good in European society. Carnival, representing excess and hedonism, portrayed the evil in society for, as can be seen in the painting, it showed the barbaric state that humans revert to during this celebration and also, it illustrated how man deserted his faith in order to gain pleasure. ... Since the wor...

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The owl represents Ultima's spirit, as Anaya explains: "Again the owl sang; Ultima's spirit bathed me with its strong resolution"(23). ... Thus, it is clear that she represents a ruling force; she is the ultimate judge for all these people. ... The curing of uncle Lucas represents a climax event where we can see the curandera, Ultima showing her ability to manipulate the forces of good and evil through the lifting of curse. ... During the cure, Tony feels his uncle's pain as the evil is brought out of him by Ultima's magic powers, as Anaya illustrates: " Dios mio!" were his...

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This quote from "The Birthmark" represents a completely opposite view of the birthmark as an ugly flaw, which is how Aylmer views the birthmark. ... People from throughout the village of Salem all gather for the evil ceremony. This gathering represents the bondage of humanity. ... Brown sympathizes with the sinners in the forest by partaking in their evil ceremony. ... These people are the most highly respected citizens in all of Brown's community; however, they are obviously sinners like everyone else, for they partake in the evil ceremony in Brown's dream, which again rep...

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As usual, however, Delano quickly dismisses this idea of evil and his prejudicial mindset takes over. ... Perhaps Amasa Delano represents the American outlook on slavery at the time. ... The authors' perspectives on evil are reflected through the main characters of their stories. ... Hawthorne and Melville demonstrate how the worst type of evil comes in the most unexpected form. ... Delano can also be compared to Goodman Brown of Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown", as they are both blind to evil, and Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville share a similar insight on the natu...

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All three of them are shy, passive, and nave towards the evils of the world. ... Once her evil stepmother sends a huntsman to kill Snow White her fate is in the hands of a man, much like the power in the world at that time. ... One of the most striking features of the way parenthood is represented in Disney's more recent animations is the almost total absence of the mothers. ... One of these stereotypes is that women in a powerful position are evil and potentially dangerous. ... These features of her personality are hidden inside an old, ugly, crone, representing the stereotype that old w...

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(Said) It expresses and represents that part culturally and even ideologically as a mode of discourse with supporting institutions, vocabulary, scholarships, imagery, doctrines, even colonial bureaucracies and colonial style. ... These films take place in the Middle East and Asia and it is interesting to see how interpretations of the Arab and Asian world are falsely represented. ... (Said) The film further gives rise to beliefs that Arab men are domineering and also evil. Jaffar's character shows him as evil throughout the entire movie and his destructive thoughts construct i...

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However, the evil portrayal of women is a theme that is just as dominant in the literature of the time and is one that should always be examined for the problematic certainty that it is presented with. The absurd idea that all women are dangerous and reason for the ruin of men branches from the idea that they are the direct and therefore influenced descendants of the first woman to ever be perceived as evil: Eve. The women of "The Wife of Bath " and "Noah's Flood " fall in perfect alignment with this theme as their independent thinking is perceived not as a quality that should be praised...

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As well as Stressing Caliban's bestiality, critics pointed out that Caliban was Ariel's opposite, "the other" in a binary opposition between body and spirit, evil and good, guilt and innocence-a view that fits well with eighteenth-century moral certainties. ... He was not evil by nature, they argued, but he acquired the European's vices rather than virtues. ... The gentle Ariel was the symbol of Spanish-American civilization at its best while Caliban represented North American civilization at its worst. ...

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By offering the youth cheaper texting, Virgin have represented themselves fairly as they are offering the youth exactly what they want, they offer them technology at cheaper rates. Busta Rhymes is representing himself as he makes himself out to be a very bling bling' character through his songs and through his attitude and in these adverts we see him dressed in his baggy clothes and also with all the gold necklaces and rings. ... The devil makes work for idle thumbs', by using an iconic symbol the company appeals to the sense of religiousness and also to the story of Adam and Ev...

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It is also apparent that the common issue of the good versus evil is explored through both the two sides of the city and the characters of Claudia Valentine and Harry Lavender. ... Clues, puzzles and red herrings are planted to be solved, representing the way Lavenders mind works, everything is a game and the city is vital part of that game. ... Some characters are planted simply as stylistic tools, others with specific purposes to push the novel forward but all to represent diversity in the city. ... Other characters from Lavenders contacts were those such as the Maori, an undeveloped charact...

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Whereas some militia members are necessarily survivalist and have taken an initiative to withdraw from the world and its evils, there are still those who have embraced the ICT era and all profits it brings. ... On the other hand, the movement's 'offensive' wing, represented by the Militia of Montana, tends to be highly driven to attack the federal government in retaliation, as well as preemptive action. ... The United States airstrikes made against the Islamic State, and the cooperation of Turkey with, and consequential shelling of, peshmergas, served to represent the standard ...

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It is not surprising that the two gods are seen as nearly opposites of one another in terms of the nature of their cults and the things they represent for the Greek society. In his representations, Apollo is often portrayed with his bow and not only is he far-sighted in the sense of, "shooting darts from a distance," 6 but also in his vision of the future; he knows in advance what evil is lying in wait for a man. ... In the Classical Age, Apollo represented the Greek aristocratic ideal of young, vigorous manhood. ... To the Greeks of the Classical age, he's foreign in many resp...

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The media stereotype of bad guys wearing black or that anything that is black is evil has been encouraged for over a hundred years. ... She was known to have a temper and take it out on the family especially her husband, which was mostly represented as a Sambo. ... This image represented the sexual side of African-American women. Jezebel was normally represented as a light-skinned, biracial woman, who normally looked European. ... Sambo represented the insolent, lazy, happy slave. ...

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To Foucault, the controlling of sex and sexuality represents power. ... Religions were also able to control what types of sex were regarded as "deviant" or evil, such as any type of sodomy, and also masturbation. ... In a way, this pain a anguish represented the pain and anguish that Christ felt during the crucifixion. ... For them, it represents modesty and brings them salvation, similar to the salvation that the females in the middle ages felt that they received through bodily torture. ... Even though this video is a comedy skit, it represents the controlling of sex in various religions an...

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When reading this epic and looking closely at the relationships therein, a clear message surfaces; women represent a civility in that society, making the entire region of Sumeria dependent upon it's women. ... Remembering the fact that women represent society in this story, Ninsun's indirect actions against Humbaba take a different role than the Harlot's actions "against " the untamed Enkidu. ... As Ninsun is arguably the prime force in Humbaba's defeat, this woman is found destroying an evil of nature, once again making her world more apt for the civilization in which s...

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