Good vs. Evil in The Odyssey and The Lord of the Flies

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Good vs. Evil is a prominent theme in both The Odyssey and The Lord of the Flies through the characterization and plot elements. This is shown in both through internal and external conflicts. The theme also makes both stories more compelling, as it can be applied to real life situations.
In The Odyssey, Good vs. Evil is present internally in Odysseus. He constantly has to make decisions for the good of him and his men. One example of this is during the persuasion of Odysseus by the sirens to their island. Although he didn’t have wax in his ears like the rest of his crew, he was able to resist the temptations, saving the lives onboard. This is an internal conflict between Odysseus’ logical mind which represents good, and his need to answer the siren’s call, which is evil in this case. The conflict here was won by good, as Odysseus did not give into the temptation of the sirens. An external conflict showing Good vs. Evil from this novel is Odysseus and Telemachus vs. the suitors. In this story, the suitors represent evil. They treat Penelope cruelly, steal the food, and are noisy. T...

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