Good overcoming Evil

By y0986659
  • Beowulf (c. 700–1000 CE)
    700 BCE

    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
  • The Greek Myth of Perseus and Medusa (c. 700 BCE)
    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
  • Dante’s Divine Comedy (1320)
    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.
  • Michelangelo’s David (1504)
    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.