The Secret Tomb · Theme
Good Versus Evil
How The Secret Tomb develops Good Versus Evil.
The story pits Dorothy and her allies against the villainous d'Estreicher, who commits murder, theft, and kidnapping, highlighting a clear moral struggle between justice and ruthless greed.
Where it surfaces
- V: “We Will Help You”
Dorothy's moral rejection of d'Estreicher's partnership and the revelation of her father's possible murder highlight the conflict between integrity and greed.
- VII: The Hour Draws Near
Dorothy and Raoul represent good, seeking to protect the manor and uncover the truth, while d'Estreicher embodies evil through his violent and manipulative actions.
- IX: Face to Face
The direct confrontation between Dorothy (good) and d'Estreicher (evil) highlights the moral struggle, with Dorothy's courage pitted against d'Estreicher's brutality.
- XIII: Lazarus
Dorothy's confrontation with d'Estreicher's criminal scheme represents a clear moral struggle.
- XV: The Kidnapping of Montfaucon
The clear moral struggle between Dorothy's group and d'Estreicher's ruthless tactics, including murder and kidnapping, underscores this theme.
- XVI: The Last Quarter of a Minute
The confrontation between Dorothy and the villainous d'Estreicher highlights the struggle between good and evil.