The School for Good and Evil

The ending of “The School for Good and Evil” reveals a culmination of the characters’ journeys and a shift in the understanding of good and evil. Throughout the film, Sophie’s desire to become truly good and her belief in fairy tale ideals are challenged as she is manipulated by Rafal, who seduces her with promises of power through blood magic. Her transformation into an evil witch and her subsequent actions seem to put her at odds with her true self and her best friend, Agatha. However, in the final moments, Sophie performs an act of genuine goodness by risking her life to save Agatha, which breaks Rafal’s spell and restores her to her original, good-hearted self. This act of true love and self-sacrifice neutralizes the evil magic that Rafal had cast, causing the schools and the fairytale universe to return to peace and order.

Meanwhile, Rafal’s true identity as Rhian, the school head, is uncovered—he survived his fall from the cliff and had been impersonating Rhian to destroy the good school from within. His plan to dominate both worlds was foiled by Sophie and Agatha’s courage. In the chaos, Rafal is killed when Sophie and Agatha combine their powers to banish him. With Rafal gone, the balance of good and evil is restored, and the walls between the worlds close again, sealing away the threat of his return.

The film concludes on a note of redemption and reconciliation, with Sophie and Agatha choosing to return to their village together, embracing their complex identities as both good and evil. Their friendship, strengthened by their trials, reminds us that morality isn’t black and white but shades of gray. Yet, the lingering presence of a dagger belonging to Rafal hints that this peaceful state might be temporary, leaving the possibility open for future conflict or a sequel. Overall, the ending emphasizes that true goodness comes from love, sacrifice, and understanding, and that the boundaries separating good and evil are more blurred than they appear.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:57