Moral Codes Of The Great Olden Times Of British Writings

Michael Guerrero English IV AP Ms. Herrera 12/11/15 â€Å"Natural Evilness† Evil, the most controversial of moral codes, what defines it and how does it define us? Many question the upbringing of the concept of evil, whether or not it is in human nature to be evil. Even in the great olden times of British writings, this concept of was a defining literal theme. British literature and the existence of evil are based mainly upon the experiences of many feelings through life. Evil characters go through a crazy roller coaster of emotions. Within the storytelling of a character, they are put in situations, to which their true identity is forced to appear. Sigmund Freud said, that man’s nature is evil, and that evil thoughts and impulses are just†¦show more content†¦Some things should never be done, nor said. People then find themselves being evil, by either teachings or not having a strong enough mind to live in peace. When a character is portrayed as â€Å"evil† the person is not evil just for the hell of it, they are persuaded by events or actions done to them that therefore leads to evilness. Nobody in history has just been evil.. There are many reasons a person is the way they are. When life begins a baby does not automatically seem evil. No trait or characteristic of a baby determines their identity and role in society. Children have no real sense of the world around them. In order for a child to grow and come to realize what is going on, they are usually taught a certain way to live, or rather not taught the correct way to live. Children base their future in life on the way they were brought up. When people experience things in life, they learn to live with it or lash out with vindictive actions or thoughts. Many people in history or stories, have a certain background in life that leads them on the path to evilness. â€Å"We are all good, but corrupted by society: (Jean- Jacques Rouss eau). This theory is defined rule, which has preceded throughout history. â€Å"We are all good but corrupted by society† Rousseau said, therefore the same case could be made for evil as being a characteristic trait of The Knight in The Canterbury Tales. He is known for his gentle, and chivalrous manner. Although he