Can Good and Evil Exist Without Each Other

             Can good and evil exist without each other?
             Good by definition is what is considered to be morally right. While evil on the other hand is defined as what is considered to be morally bad or wicked. Good and evil bring about conflicts that can be extremely realistic or notably exaggerated. They both involve two different emotions within the heart. By the way of common stories good and evil can be represented with protagonist and antagonist views. They are the basis for morals and opinions. They also show how society's view has changed over time.
             The battles between good and evil are most notable in tales of fantasy. In a fantasy a good person is matched up against an evil person. An example would be in The Cloven Viscount, when the Viscount Merdardo de Terralba was split in half as a result of a cannon shot. The first half to return to his hometown of Terralba was the antagonist and that second half to return was the protagonist. The first half to return home caused trouble by lighting fires and wreaking havoc all over town. Then when the second half returned there was a battle between them for the affection of Pamela. The two halves eventually fighting it out with swords but in the end both were put together to form a whole person again. In the end the good and the evil could not go on with out each other forming a single unit. The public has come to expect the good guy to win whether or not he survives in the end but he wouldn't be able to do anything without the evil person.
             The great conflict between good and evil can also bring about significant morals and opinions. Young children are read fairy tales at a very young age to teach them morals of everyday life. I'll use an example in the tale of Beauty and the Beast, where a strong moral message is presented. The author makes a big point of not judging a person on the basis of looks alone. In another example in how good versus evil brings a moral message woul...

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