8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Vanity
In many lists of the 8 deadly sins, vanity is included in pride. However, some scholars kept it separate. Here are some examples of vanity in literature.
8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Lust
Beyond the 21st century, both ancient and modern literature gives examples of the lust in literature with consequences that are still possible today.
8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Sloth
A look through literature for examples of the deadly sin of sloth.
8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Anger
The Catechism defines the sin of anger as a desire for revenge. Here we disect three examples of anger and its repercussions in literature.
8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Envy
The sin of envy usually comes from the belief that you have been treated unfairly. Literature shows readers how envy can grow and consume its victims.
8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Pride
The deadly sin of Pride is known as the first sin, however, literature tells of more of the dimensions of pride. Here are three examples.
8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Gluttony
The deadly sin of gluttony, is an excess intake of food, alcohol, or drugs, preventing one from reaching higher levels of meaning and purpose.
8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Greed
In the 8 Deadly Sins, 'greed' is the excessive desire for material possessions/wealth. Here are 3 literary characters and their freedom from greed.
The Deadly Sins
Whenever we see injustice and hatred, there we may also see the 7 Deadly Sins. These vices form the heart of darkness and oppose self-sacrificial love.