Evil to depict the differences of Grendel and the humans. Another example of this theme from Beowulf is, “A prince of the Geats, had killed Grendel, Ending the grief, the sorrow, the suffering Forced on Hrothgar’s helpless people By a bloodthirsty fiend” (Beowulf, Canto 12 Lines 830-833). This quote emphasizes the distinct contrast of good and evil in Beowulf. The author characterizes Beowulf as an admirable hero, and a clear-cut “good guy” in the story. Conversely, the author describes Grendel as a
The black man likes to hang out in the woods leaving him to be even more judged as satan because the forest is unknown and evil. Durning this the thought is provoked, that is exactly what Hawthorne is trying to do by adding all of this symbolism into his writing. He adds more into his writing such as the
Deacon Gookin is the accomplice with whom Goodman Brown has made his deal, the deal that is viewed by Goodman as a dangerous dealing. However, both irony and allusion occur in this singular label. By observing his manipulative ideas and personality as well as his heavily mentioned staff, – shaped like a snake – he does in fact show many similarities to the Devil himself. The allusion to this biblical creature of all that is loathed in the world is everything against what his title of Deacon gives to him. A deacon, a clergyman who assists the bishop and priests, is supposed to be a person who is all that is good, one who must proclaim oaths of charity.
Period 1 AP Literature & Composition 24 October 2014 Analysis of Symbolism in Young Goodman Brown In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, Young Goodman Brown, the devil’s staff symbolizes the inevitable loss of innocence that will arise from the temptation of the sinful nature of man, probing at the idea that no one is truly pure. The beginning of Young Goodman Brown starts off with a sense of mystery and suspense. The audience understands that Goodman Brown is going on a “journey” in the woods of Salem. Hawthorne depicts Brown as a man who takes pride in his faith and his family. Shortly after he starts his journey, he meets with the mysterious traveler with a serpent on his staff.
While the Sumerian gods believed that people were pests, the Christian God believed people were becoming naturally evil. However, in the story of the flood in Edith Hamilton’s Mythology, the cause of the flood is very similar to that of the Christian flood story: All over the earth men grew so wicked
The short story portrays the theme of good overcoming evil is when Webster grips Mr. Scratch's arm, overcoming his power and forcing Mr. Scratch to sign an agreement to leave stone and all other New Hamshire man alone. Another way this theme is shown in the short story is that the trial against Mr. Scratch is won by Webster even though the judge and jury are all his employees. In addition, the song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia also examplifies this theme of good overcoming overcoming evil. For example in the song Johnny is apporached by the devil and is given a bet from the devil that the devil would fiddle better than him. Johnny won the bet because good overcame the evil, and Johnny was given a golden fiddle.
In Robert Frost’s poem, the imagery brings about a sad and depressing mood. In the line, “I have looked down the saddest city lane.” You can observe that the character is taking in his surroundings, which prove to be gloomy and depressing. It almost shows that he has a very negative outlook on life, like he’s stuck in a state of depression. On the other hand, in Dickinson’s poem the imagery brings about a state of confusion almost as if the narrator is lost in the darkness. This can be seen in “The Bravest – grope a little – And sometimes hit a Tree Directly in the Forehead – But as they learn to see –” This line shows that the narrator is lost in the night and doesn’t know where to go, due to the inability to see anything in the dark.
They also notice "the gloomy curve of the moor" and "the jagged and sinister hills" in the distance. When Sir Charles and Watson arrive at Baskerville Hall, they think it is very gloomy, with its iron gates, the ruined stone lodge, and the long drive with dark trees hanging over it. The Hall has two Gothic looking towers, which are covered with ivy, and inside, the main parlor is darkly paneled. The dining room is also very dreary, and is decorated with intimidating portraits of stern ancestors. In the night there are frightening sounds.
What points does the playwright make about the Christian division of the world into good and evil? There is no middle in Salem, you are either a good Christian or you working for the Devil, if you show a sign of non-Christianity than your all for the bad and will be hung for it. What assumptions do the adults in the community, (apart from Rebecca Nurse), make concerning the children? All the adults make very sudden assumptions that the children have been touched by the devil and are actually being possessed by some form of evil. Comment on the ending of Act 1.
Elishah Abainza Dvorak Honors English 10 1 October 2012 God’s Sinner In the book The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale is known to be the most trustworthy, respectable man in town. He is one of God’s advocate to save people’s souls from the sins they make every day. He teaches the townspeople on how to be on God’s good side. In the story, Hester Prynne is the book’s protagonist, and she is the biggest part of Dimmesdale’s sin. Hawthorne describes their relationship as a dark forest with a hint of sunlight shining down on them, this explains to the readers that Hester and Dimmesdale’s relationship is a confound love affair.