# Good vs. Evil in The Magician

> Theme guide for The Magician by W. Somerset Maugham.

The conflict between Arthur's honest, reliable nature and Oliver Haddo's malevolent, manipulative character embodies a classic struggle of good against evil, with Haddo representing corruption and dark ambition.

## Where it surfaces

- [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magician_se/chapters/vii): The violent confrontation between Arthur and Haddo, the dog's instinctive fear of Haddo, and the palpable sense of malignancy in Haddo's presence underscore the moral struggle.
- [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magician_se/chapters/xiv): Arthur's quest to expose Haddo as a murderer represents a clear moral struggle between good and evil.
- [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magician_se/chapters/xvi): The struggle between Arthur and Haddo represents a clear moral battle, ending with the destruction of the evil Haddo.

## Links

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