Theodicy, when stripped to its core, is the human answer to the question of why a good God would allow evil to manifest. From the 1700s until the early 19th century, works of literary art in the form of novels attempted to provide an answer to this complexity. At the turn of each century, authors produced new and different justifications and viable solutions to the problem of evil. Two authors in particular, Rousseau and Flaubert, attempted to address this topic in their renowned literary works. Many cultural changes were present during the time and era of these works, which had a significant impact on the theories and presentation within them. Theodicy was a term coined by Gottfried Leibniz in 1710. Since his literary work, many authors have included themes and theories. to provide their own interpretation of the Theodicy. In Christopher Adair-Toteff's critique of Max Weber's view of theodicy, he argues that making "sense" of the world is not simply a scientific task; it is fundamentally an existential question. As theodicy was introduced, the literary world moved towards romanticism. Romanticism was the result of the Industrial Revolution and was fueled by music, arts and literature. The new movement adopted colorful, imaginative and exotic lifestyles, to escape the gray, fast-paced industry. Realism was a philosophy that revolted in direct response to Romanticism, as a means of clinging to concrete ideas and ways of life. Realism sought to depict honest situations, which would have been deemed distasteful to the high-end romantic. Existentialism, a view that emerged in the early 19th century, was another philosophical response to romanticism, setting aside the idea of ​​escape to find value and embracing freedom...... middle of paper. ....even if she did. offered him a lot. At the end of her story, she ultimately commits suicide because of the costs of debt, born from this romantic desire for fantasy escape. Ultimately, Flaubert addresses the problem of pain as something we all must face, and it is best to accept what is given and appreciate where one may be in life. The problem of bad and horrible things happening to good people will be present as long as humans inhabit the earth. How society and cultural leaders respond to this dilemma will change over generations, but both of these perspectives from these literary legends will be present in one way or another. The choice to ignore problems and escape into fantasy will always be available with open arms, and the counter-ideology to face your problems with contentment and resilience will also be there with a full mind..