Good overcoming Evil final

  • Discipline/Theater- Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles
    420 BCE

    Discipline/Theater- Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles

    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.
  • Discipline/History- The Trial of Socrates
    399 BCE

    Discipline/History- The Trial of Socrates

    This is an image of Socrates drinking hemlock, symbolizing moral courage. This represents the truth and virtue overcoming the injustice of his trial.
  • Discipline/Art History- The Ghent Altarpiece
    1415

    Discipline/Art History- The Ghent Altarpiece

    A religious polyptych showing redemption and salvation. Represents spiritual good and defeating evil.
  • Discipline/ Architecture-Brunelleschi’s Dome
    1436

    Discipline/ Architecture-Brunelleschi’s Dome

    The dome symbolizes human creativity triumphing over technical limitations and cultural stagnation during the renaissance.
  • Discipline/Art History- St.George and the Dragon by Paolo Uccello
    1470

    Discipline/Art History- St.George and the Dragon by Paolo Uccello

    Image of St.George spearing the dragon. A literal symbol of bravery and divine good conquering evil
  • Discipline/Theater- King Lear by William Shakespeare

    Discipline/Theater- King Lear by William Shakespeare

    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.
  • Discipline/Art History-David with the head of Goliath by Caravaggio

    Discipline/Art History-David with the head of Goliath by Caravaggio

    Dramatic Baroque image of David victorious over Goliath, classic triumph of righteous over violent evil.
  • Discipline- History of Science/Newtons Principia Mathematica

    Discipline- History of Science/Newtons Principia Mathematica

    An image of the books title page. Symbolizes knowledge and reason defeating superstition and intellectual darkness.
  • Discipline/Music-Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7

    Discipline/Music-Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7

    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
  • Discipline/Literature- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

    Discipline/Literature- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

    Image of a classic book cover. Jane survives cruelty and injustice through moral strength and integrity.
  • Discipline/Literature- Moby Dick, Herman Melville

    Discipline/Literature- Moby Dick, Herman Melville

    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.
  • Discipline/ Art History- The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai

    Discipline/ Art History- The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai

    Woodblock print of sailors battling a massive wave. Symbolic of human resilience pushing back against overwhelming natural danger.
  • Discipline/History- The Emancipation Proclamation

    Discipline/History- The Emancipation Proclamation

    Image of Lincoln’s signed document. Represents the nation choosing moral good by ending slavery in the confederacy.
  • Discipline/ Film History- The Birth of a Nation

    Discipline/ Film History- The Birth of a Nation

    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/
  • Discipline/ Music- Respect by Aretha Franklin

    Discipline/ Music- Respect by Aretha Franklin

    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