This allegorical novel depends heavily on symbol and character. ... Another romantic nature symbol is the forest, which symbolizes both safe and evil aspects. ... Her existence came from what Puritanism deems "evil". ... Pearl is a symbol of naturalism. ... Thus the novel conveys a story of symbols and hidden double meanings. ...
But, she had an evil soul. ... But, nobody knew the real Catherine, who was evil and had a cold heart. ... White is a symbol of purity, and this relates to her character. ... Black is always associated with evil, and this was the very nature of both Catherine and Sebastian's characters. ...
Humans are naturally inclined to act in an evil way therefore the created world is not perfect. ... No one is destined to be good or evil. ... I agree that the world is genuinely good and that evil is only materialized through the wrongdoings of the human race. ... Creation is not evil by nature: but it is what we do with it that affects its outcome for humanity. ... Everything tangible part of our world is a symbol of God's presence. ...
Lady Macbeth is most definitely partly responsible for this tragedy and is a major factor in the battle between good and evil. ... This is a symbol of her guilt that in reality the stain would come off but it will always be there in her mind as her guilt, ever present. ... This is the battle between good and evil in the play (between the characters) and the battle in Macbeth's mind between his morals and his "vaulting ambition". ... In the witches" spells and chants they talk of their love for evil and mischief. ... The witches are probably the people second most responsible for this trag...
They also engage in deception, adultery, theft, rape, the production of evils for humans and are enslaved to their desires: "the murderous work of manslaughtering Ares" The significant feature of the gods amorality is, however, their total disregard for the consequences of their actions: Hera says to Hephaestos "it is not right to mistreat an immortal like this for the sake of mortal men" (book 21 pg 344) and their selfish love/lust. ... Personification also shows the use of gods as symbols for human emotions- "attended by Confusion the ruthless in battle" (book 5 pg 82). ...
