Stephen Vincent Benet's short story, "The Devil and Daniel Webster" deals with a great man, who has to fight against the devil and many of the worst men in American history in order to save his neighbor, Jabaz Stone's soul. Stephen Vincent Benet uses many narrative elements to present the theme to the reader. The three narrative elements, setting, conflict and characterization, help Stephen Vincent Benet illustrate the theme that good will overcome evil when …showed first 75 words of 1389 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1389 total…lost when Daniel was close to giving in to the bit of evil inside him. From the Devil to Daniel Webster this story is full of exaggerated characters there is the most evil at heart to the kindest. Having the good come out on top signified that pure good is stronger than pure evil. This story explained to the reader how good and evil exist together and that good is stronger and will eventually triumph