EVIL
Name an evil person (from the texts/movies we have seen in class)
Dexter, Pennywise, etc
What was Milgram studying: obedience or memory?
Obedience
What two roles were the participants given?
Guards and prisoners
Where does it take place?
On a deserted island.
Who is the evil character in IT?
Pennywise
What did the participants think they were doing to the learner?
They thought they were giving real electric shocks, even though the shocks weren’t real
Which group had the most power? (guards or prisoners)
The guards
Who is the leader at the beginning?
Ralph
Why do some people think Dexter is considered a good example of evil?
Because he only kills criminals, not innocent people.
Did the participants know the shocks were real?
no
How did the guards treat the prisoners?
They treated them badly, were cruel, and abused their power.
Who represents violence and savagery?
Jack
What did Carl Gustav Jung say about the origin of EVIL?
Jung believed that evil is part of the human psyche, that "we are the origin of all coming evil"
Did most participants obey the orders to give shocks or refuse?
Obey
Why was the experiment stopped early?
Because the guards became too abusive and the prisoners were mentally harmed.
What happens to the boys when there are no rules on the island?
They become more violent and chaotic.
Name at least 3 types of EVIL (Svendsen)
Demonic Evil
Instrumental
Idealistic
Stupid
What does Milgram’s study show about human behaviour and evil?
That ordinary people can do harmful or “evil” things when ordered by an authority figure
What does the experiment show about power and evil?
That power can make ordinary people act in evil ways.
What causes fear among the boys on the island?
The 'beast'