The Beauty of Evil and Its PurposeThe essence of evil is a prominent force that is present in human nature so strongly that it controls the way which many choose to act on. The only idea of ​​evil is one that most people are afraid of, or something they feel inclined to stay away from. However, most people don't pay attention to how evil is a necessity, a necessity that balances with the essence of goodness. While violence may be a mostly frowned upon idea, it can be a power that helps bring awareness to the flaws that society would face if evil were completely non-existent. Anthony Burgess and Flannery O'Connor both use the idea that evil is a necessary part of human nature, as is goodness, creating characters whose evil is necessary for there to be a proper balance in the world. the evil acts that can be committed cannot be explained by the person committing them or anyone else. Sometimes there is a compulsion to be violent, and those who give in to the impulses they feel are free to act as they wish. In the novel A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, Alex is a character who many would consider to be a terrible and unlikable person due to the constant evil deeds he feels the need to commit. His acts of violence seem mostly unjustified, as he simply breaks into homes and beats up random people, even a homeless man. The beauty behind his violent actions is the fact that they were all done by choice, something that all other people seem to not have. After Ludovico's Technique eliminates his evil tendencies, he becomes almost as subhuman as the rest of society. He says, "But the not-self cannot have the bad, the bad... middle of paper... be resented in today's society and provide a meaningful purpose. The whole idea of ​​evil is a force that cannot be taken from the nature of human beings, it is part of who we are and helps define us. It is generally something that most will try to avoid due to its nature, but it has been ingrained in society in a way that helps balance its functionality. It is not a power to be ignored or destroyed, but to be considered as a form of individuality that helps bring out the reality of a society where evil is non-existent Anthony Burgess and Flannery O'Connor both use the theme of the necessity of evil by creating and using characters whose evil acts were necessary to show the evil. unrealistic idea of ​​having a perfect society or being the perfect person, bringing a powerful balance to their respective societies.