UF PRESENTATION
Transcript: Source of E v i l Riley Pries, Lauren Maloff, Cassie McRoberts, Alyssa Cooley, and Marlie Bloomster Where Does Evil Come From? Where Does Evil Come From? Nature Nurture Supernatural Nature Nurture Supernatural Nature A popular and contriversial answer is that evil is a subject of genetic influences or occurences in the body. Whether through DNA, or mistakes in the brain, the source of evil is being investigated in today's world. Nature Genetics A 2002 Study found that... - A particular variation of a gene predicted antisocial behavior in men who were mistreated as children. - The gene controls whether we produce an enzyme called MAOA (abbreviation) which at low levels has been linked to aggression in mice. - Boys who were neglected and who possessed a variation of the gene that produced low levels of MAOA were more likely to develop antisocial personality disorder, commit crimes and grow up to have a violent disposition. - Those living in a similar environment who produced more of the enzyme rarely developed these problems Genetics Split : Kevin Wendle Crumb - Mental illnesses are the reason for Kevin’s violent and inexplainable decisions - It is not Kevin, the biological being of that body, but rather the alter egos that live in his mind who chose to be evil. - Your brain no longer follows the commands you give it, that your senses can’t be trusted, that you’re at the mercy of internal forces you can’t comprehend or control Psychology Psychology - Aversion therapy that makes him violently ill at the thought of sex or violence, it is only the Prison Chaplain who stands up for him, claiming that the practice that has taken away Alex's ability to choose is itself criminal. - This leaves the viewer with the takeaway that Alex should be free to choose his path - even if it is one of pure evil. - “Everyone has the right to live and be happy” – Alex’s reply to convince someone else that what he was doing wasn’t wrong - Control vs. Human Nature A Clockwork Orange A Clockwork Orange Nurture Evil comes from our childhood surroundings. From parental influences, events or tramas, or even geography. Ultimately, people are shaped by their experiences. Nurture Evil in Disney Films Beauty and the Beast : The Prince - Mother's death - Father's negitive influence Tangled : Fylnn Rider - Orphanage - No parental guidance Evil in Disney Films Harry Potter : Voldemort - No parents - Orphanage - Thirst for power - Desire to be evil Superman : Lex Luther - Started with good intentions - Harsh childhood - Jealousy - Desire to be evil Evil in Film Evil in Film Supernatural Religion and Supernatural Forces play a huge role in providing us with the answers to where Evil comes from. The Religious and Supernatual anwsers to the origin of evil are demonstrated all throughout pop culture. Supernatural Religon Origin of Evil from the perspective of: Christianity Hinduism Christianity's Explanation shown in pop culture: Movies: Angel Heart, Hercules, Little Nicky, and Legend Music: Sympathy For The Devil, Runnin' With The Devil, and The Devil In Her Heart. Hinduism's Explanation shown in pop culture: Movies: The exorcist, Demon, The conjuring, and Sinister Music: Demons by Imagine Dragons Religon Origin of Evil from the Supernatural: Paranormal- Stranger Things Spirits and Demons- The Conjuring Dark Magic- Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Voodoo- The Princess and the Frog Paranormal Paranormal In Review... Genetic Makeup Childhood Environment Supernatural In Review... To sum it up.. To sum it up.. THE END THE END