What are your thoughts on the concept of "pure evil" as depicted in literature or film, particularly in relation to character development in The Bad Seed and other characters analyzed in previous weeks? Defend your perspective by either selecting a character you believe exemplifies "pure evil" and supporting your argument with course content, or by arguing against the existence of "pure evil" using textual evidence from course readings and discussions.
a) Discuss the notion of "pure evil" and its portrayal in literature or film, drawing comparisons with characters from The Bad Seed and previous analyses.
b) Defend your perspective on the existence of "pure evil" by citing relevant passages from course readings and videos.
c) Choose a character you believe embodies "pure evil" and justify your selection using philosophical and religious texts as well as comparisons with other characters.
d) Argue against the concept of "pure evil" using evidence from course materials, exploring nuances in character development and ethical considerations.