In "Sunshine" by Robin McKinley, the narrative delves into the impact of fear and evil as it touches the characters’ lives. The protagonist grapples with the idea that evil can corrupt simply through thought and perception. This highlights the psychological battle between accepting or rejecting these malignant ideas, suggesting that perceiving something as evil can often imbue it with power over us. Through this lens, the quote "the touch of evil poisons by the idea of it. Reject the idea, and you've rejected the evil" encapsulates the central theme of empowerment through belief. McKinley encourages readers to confront these fears and to understand that one's perception of evil can determine their experience of it. By rejecting despair and embracing hope, characters can reclaim their agency in a world rife with darkness.

In "Sunshine" by Robin McKinley, the narrative delves into the impact of fear and evil as it touches the characters’ lives. The protagonist grapples with the idea that evil can corrupt simply through thought and perception. This highlights the psychological battle between accepting or rejecting these malignant ideas, suggesting that perceiving something as evil can often imbue it with power over us.

Through this lens, the quote "the touch of evil poisons by the idea of it. Reject the idea, and you've rejected the evil" encapsulates the central theme of empowerment through belief. McKinley encourages readers to confront these fears and to understand that one's perception of evil can determine their experience of it. By rejecting despair and embracing hope, characters can reclaim their agency in a world rife with darkness.