Screwtape Letters Analysis

C. S. Lewis is a famous Christian author who uses the roles of good and evil to explain Christianity in his novel, The Screwtape Letters. Susan Black once said, “We’ve all got both light and dark inside of us. What matters is the part we choose to act on – that’s who we really are.” There is both good and evil in the world, and it is our personal choice as to which of these we choose. I believe that Lewis recognized this and purposely chose to write from Screwtape’s perspective. This novel is one many people can relate to. It is simply about temptation in one’s life and, being a Christian, it makes it easier to relate to. In The Screwtape Letters, Screwtape explains how devils know our weaknesses. Screwtape and Wormwood both know just what it takes to tempt their patient. For example, Screwtape says, “… I have always found that the Trough periods of the human undulation provide excellent opportunity for all sensual temptations…” (Lewis 51). He
Normally, when someone tries to tell others about Jesus, they do it in a calm and positive way. Most of the time, if you try to shove it down someone’s throat they will be more likely to resent it. Also, non-Christians are not likely to read a book from a Christian perspective, which I think is another reason why Lewis might have chosen to write from Screwtape’s perspective. Overall, Screwtape must talk about the good so he can talk about the evil, and it is our choice to choose which to follow. Lewis recognized that there is good and evil in all of us, just like God recognizes and knows this. That is why we have temptation. God puts us through these trials to test us. He wants to know we are all for him and that we are not lukewarm. After all, God does win and defeats the devils, which is the main point of The Screwtape Letters. C.S. Lewis chose this point of view to overturn this interest to teach about