Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, Good vs. Evil

    

  Good versus evil is questioned in the novel because the shadow hunters who kill demons are half human, half angel and the "Downworlders"  are half demon, half human,which include ware wolfs, vampires, and fairies. The shadow hunters and Downworlders are not allowed to kill each other through a peace treaty. However, the shadow hunters and Downworlders have an underlining hatred towards each other. In this argument one must chose a side of who is good and who is evil. Good versus evil is questioned in the novel because the shadow hunters are considered the good guys because they kill demons, but they are still murderers. Although they have this angelic portrayal of fighting evil, they also might be considered evil because they are taught and trained to kill and hate Downworlders. They have an inferiority complex towards all other creatures. The shadow hunters are also depicted as wearing Gothic clothing, having tattoos, and carrying weapons. This image does not portray an angelic figure.
      The argument of good versus evil can also relate to war and the army because the armed troops are protecting and supporting our country by putting themselves in danger. However, some might say American troops being involved in war only results in violence, death, and murder.