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Library's collection Library's IT development CancelThis thesis concerns with the study of moral evil
which is explored from one of Henry James's works, namely
The Wings of the Dove. This is to find out that moral
evil can bring harmful thing as experienced by Kate Croy
and Merton Densher in the story. By using literary
approach through literary devices called characterization
and conflict, the thesis writer wants to reveal whether
moral evil influences Kate Croy's and Merton Densher's
lives. And, through the analysis, it is found out that
their character traits and conflicts can prove the
existence of moral evil to Milly Theale yet Merton
Densher can overcome his moral evil, at last. Actually,
Milly's sacrifice has made Densher change into the
awareness of good moral. And, Densher's good character
traits also have helped him to overcome his moral evil.
This is contrary to Kate Croy who keeps on committing
moral evil in her life, supported by her materialistic
and egoistic characters. This different view, in fact,
has separated them forever. Moral evil, finally, can be
found in Kate's and Densher's lives. And, true love
which is shown by Milly has defeated Kate's and Densher's
moral evil, at last.