Good overcoming Evil

By y0986659
  • 700 BCE

    Beowulf (c. 700–1000 CE)

    Beowulf (c. 700–1000 CE)
    A warrior battles Grendel and a dragon, ultimately sacrificing his life for his people. Shows good triumphing over monstrous evil, resonating with themes of heroism and sacrifice
  • 700 BCE

    The Greek Myth of Perseus and Medusa (c. 700 BCE)

    The Greek Myth of Perseus and Medusa (c. 700 BCE)
    Perseus slays Medusa, symbolizing the triumph of a hero over a deadly evil. Good overcoming evil
  • 1320

    Dante’s Divine Comedy (1320)

    Dante’s Divine Comedy (1320)
    Dante journeys through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, overcoming sin and despair. Illustrates the triumph of divine justice over human sin.
  • 1504

    Michelangelo’s David (1504)

    Michelangelo’s David (1504)
    A sculpture of David from the biblical story, poised to fight Goliath. Celebrates human courage and triumph over insurmountable odds.

  • Shakespeare’s Hamlet (1600)

    Shakespeare’s Hamlet (1600)
    Hamlet’s struggle to avenge his father pits him against treachery and corruption. A moral battle against evil forces of deception and betrayal.

  • Rembrandt’s The Night Watch (1642)

    Rembrandt’s The Night Watch (1642)
    A painting of a militia preparing to defend their city. Symbolizes unity and readiness to confront danger

  • Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852)

    Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852)
    A novel that highlights the evils of slavery and the human struggle for freedom. Good overcoming the institutional evil of slavery.

  • Pablo Picasso’s Guernica (1937)

    Pablo Picasso’s Guernica (1937)
    painting depicting the horrors of the bombing.The pursuit of peace in the face of destruction.

  • The Wizard of Oz (1939)

    The Wizard of Oz (1939)
    Dorothy and her friends overcome evil forces like the Wicked Witch of the West while discovering courage, wisdom, and compassion.

  • Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird (1960)

    Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird (1960)
    A novel about justice. Portrays good overcoming societal prejudice and evil through moral courage.

  • Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech (1963)

    Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech (1963)
    A historic speech advocating for equality and justice during the Civil Rights Movement. Overcoming evil

  • Schindler’s List (1993)

    Schindler’s List (1993)
    A film about Oskar Schindler’s efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust. A profound example of humanity and goodness prevailing in the darkest times.

  • . Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997)

    . Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997)
    Harry’s fight against Voldemort begins, symbolizing hope and bravery in the face of evil.

  • Malala Yousafzai’s Activism (2009–Present)

    Malala Yousafzai’s Activism (2009–Present)
    Malala’s work advocating for girls’ education and rights in the face of oppression.

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton (2015)

    Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton (2015)
    A musical about Alexander Hamilton’s fight for freedom and justice during the American Revolution.