... authority to whom he answers but himself, and this is more than any one man can bear. The Absurdity of Evil - This novella is, above all, an exploration of hypocrisy, ambiguity, and moral confusion. It explodes the idea of the proverbial choice between the lesser of two evils. As the idealistic Marlow is forced to align himself with either the hypocritical ... ...

• Word Count: 3088
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... words on the cross and illustrates the depth of Antonio's anguished doubt. Antonio's final separation from Ultima is also a test of the lessons that she has taught him regarding the ambiguity of good and evil. When the battle between Ultima and Tenorio comes to its violent end, Antonio has reason to remember his father's relativist attitude toward evil. Antonio finally begins ... ...

• Word Count: 3136
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: Undergraduate