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Running Head: LITERATURE 1

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LITERATURE 2

The evil theme can easily be identified in most 19

-century literature as a local theme.

Primarily, the evil theme in 19

-century literature works is a combination of good and bad.

Normally, writers adopt the evil theme as a symbolic meaning and a definite meaning in

literature. Although good and Evil are different and separate deeds, they relate with each other

almost all the time. Typically, society needs either good or evil to appreciate the other

effectively. The purpose of this essay is to identify and analyze the evil theme in 19

-century

literature of "The Beach of Falesa” and “Wuthering Heights” and their relation to good.

Normally, people only recognize and appreciate the good in others or situations only after

encountering bad or evil experiences from others.

Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights was an excellent piece of literature because it was

based on the Evil versus good theme. In this context, the author Emily Bronte clarifies the

difference between good and evil right from the setting, characters, and the supernatural

characters presented in the novel. For instance, Emily portrays Thrushcross Grange and

Wuthering Heights in two different ways. The novel depicts Thrushcross Grange as friendly and

welcoming. This is evident from expressions like an institution of domestic and grass growing

between the flags and cattle. This representation of the great weather of Thrushcross Grange is a

symbol of the good, bright and compassionate side of humanity.

On the other hand, Wuthering height is a depiction of Evil. Emily describes Wuthering Heights

as being dark and stormy. Wuthering Heights is described as a wild and abandoned landscape.

The setting difference between Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights is essential to the

novel because of what it symbolizes and its contribution to the novel. The good and evil and the

light and dark helps in giving readers a better understanding of the turmoil faced by various

characters as they battle with their wicked and moral forces.

Heathcliff is a crucial character in the novel. Heathcliff symbolizes Wuthering Heights

because they are both dark, rugged, and wild. Heathcliff is depicted as Evil from the description

of the dark color of his eyes. In the novel, Heathcliff suggests that he desires to get a lighter

complexion to become a better individual. This illustrates the association between the black color

and Evil. Various characters, such as Nelly, Isabella, and Catherine, use words like hell and the

devil to describe Heathcliff. According to Isabella, Heathcliff's eyes are the clouded windows of

hell from which a friend looks out.

In the Beach of Falesa, Evil manifests itself through the author's illustration of the

consequences of immoral actions. Immorality is portrayed in different aspects of the novel. For

example, the character Case is use

d to tricking people for his vested interests. Case tricks Wilshire into marrying an unsuitable

person, which eventually leads to the downfall of his trading activities. The marriage of Wiltshire

brings to light many crimes hidden in the community. For instance, a trader issues Wilshire with

a marriage certificate, although this was forbidden. In the novel, Case is also seen to criticize the

spiritual aspect of the island’s indigenous people. Case is fond of criticizing people for what they

believe in, which an evil deed. The Beach of Falesa shows the coexistence of good and Evil. For

instance, the friendship between Wiltshire and Case is a representation of good and Evil.

Wiltshire is a good man. However, once he discovers Case tricked him, he kills Case, and he

becomes an evil man. The death of Case shows how society punishes evil with Evil. However,

towards the end of the novel, Wiltshire is a successful man. This displays how good wins over

Evil.

In conclusion, the theme of good and Evil is greatly developed in both novels. Good and

evil are seen to co-exist. The novels depict the continuous struggle between good and Evil or

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Running Head: LITERATURE 1 Literature Student’s Name University Affiliation Course Name and Number Instructor’s Name Assignment Due Date LITERATURE 2 The evil theme can easily be identified in most 19th-century literature as a local theme. Primarily, the evil theme in 19th-century literature works is a combination of good and bad. Normally, writers adopt the evil theme as a symbolic meaning and a definite meaning in literature. Although good and Evil are different and separate deeds, they relate with each other almost all the time. Typically, society needs either good or evil to appreciate the other effectively. The purpose of this essay is to identify and analyze the evil theme in 19th-century literature of "The Beach of Falesa” and “Wuthering Heights” and their relation to good. Normally, people only recognize and appreciate the good in others or situations only after encountering bad or evil experiences from others. Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights was an excellent piece of literature because it was based on the Evil versus good theme. In this context, the author Emily Bronte clarifies the difference between good and evil right from the setting, characters, and t ...
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