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Image of an Ancient Greek tragedy depicting an older Oedipus seeking justice and spiritual redemption after suffering. This to me shows good rising from personal tragedy. -
This is an image of Socrates drinking hemlock, symbolizing moral courage. This represents the truth and virtue overcoming the injustice of his trial. -
A religious polyptych showing redemption and salvation. Represents spiritual good and defeating evil. -
The dome symbolizes human creativity triumphing over technical limitations and cultural stagnation during the renaissance. -
Image of St.George spearing the dragon. A literal symbol of bravery and divine good conquering evil -
The play exposes greed and betrayal but ends with goodness and truth revealed. Image often shows Lear in anguish as a symbol of moral clarity emerging from chaos. -
Dramatic Baroque image of David victorious over Goliath, classic triumph of righteous over violent evil. -
An image of the books title page. Symbolizes knowledge and reason defeating superstition and intellectual darkness. -
Image of the musical score of Beethoven. This symphony is often associated with energy and triumph, the music representing the human spirit overcoming adversity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCHREyE5GzQ -
Image of a classic book cover. Jane survives cruelty and injustice through moral strength and integrity. -
A illustration of Ahab facing the white whale. This illustration connects to the theme because it shows a struggle against forces far more dangerous and larger than oneself. -
Woodblock print of sailors battling a massive wave. Symbolic of human resilience pushing back against overwhelming natural danger. -
Image of Lincoln’s signed document. Represents the nation choosing moral good by ending slavery in the confederacy. -
A historically significant but racist film. Includes as a reminder that society must actively combat evil ideas. Represents the long term triumph of civil rights activism over cultural racism. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/video/birth-a-nation-trailer-1915-1047035/ -
Image of Aretha performing. The song became an anthem for empowerment, civil rights, and justice- good overcoming societal injustice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOUqQt3Kg0