Honestly, I don’t think I can give evil a good definition, or can think of one symbol or idea that can represent it. After all, evil is subjective, meaning that there are different opinions on what evil is. For example, I, like many others believe that Hitler was almost like an embodiment of evil, after all, he did kill millions of people, and targeted anyone who was not an aryan. However, there are people, though very few, who think that Hitler’s actions only made Germany a bigger and stronger empire. Personally, I totally think Hitler was awful, but there was still are, or perhaps were quite a few who looked up to him, and followed his every instruction.
In literature, a good example of evil Iago, in the play “Othello” by Shakespeare in the book. Though Othello’s right hand and most trusted man, Iago plots for Othello to step down from his position as the moor in the Venetian state. Iago’s plan was to accuse Othello’s wife, Desdemona, of being unfaithful to him with Cassio. Eventually, Iago’s plan turns out somewhat successful, when Othello affixiates his wife in a dramatic scene. Iago, in my opinion is a great example of evil. He befriends Othello, only to betray him, and to use everything to his advantage.
