# How does The Necromancers develop the theme of The Nature of Evil?

> The Necromancers by Robert Hugh Benson

## Answer

The Necromancers by Robert Hugh Benson develops The Nature of Evil across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The book explores evil as a real, personal, and malevolent force—whether through demonic spirits or the corrupting influence of the occult—that seeks to exploit human weakness and destroy souls.

The chapter introduces an ominous, undefined evil emanating from a specific window, hinting at a malevolent force that even animals sense and flee from.

The malign expression on Laurie's face hints at an evil influence or corruption, a central concern of the chapter.

The entity is described as a 'Personality' with a hot, black, and hard essence, suggesting evil as an active, malevolent force rather than mere absence of good.

## Evidence

- [ii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/ii.md): The chapter introduces an ominous, undefined evil emanating from a specific window, hinting at a malevolent force that even animals sense and flee from.
- [iv](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/iv.md): The malign expression on Laurie's face hints at an evil influence or corruption, a central concern of the chapter.
- [iii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/iii.md): The entity is described as a 'Personality' with a hot, black, and hard essence, suggesting evil as an active, malevolent force rather than mere absence of good.
- [epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/epilogue.md): Mr. Cathcart's theory that a demon impersonated Amy is discussed, raising questions about the reality of evil.

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