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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.
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8 Deadly Sins in Literature: The Sin of Pride

The deadly sin of Pride is known as the first sin, however, literature tells of more of the dimensions sin of pride. Here are three examples.
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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.
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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.
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8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Greed

In the 8 Deadly Sins, the sin of greed is the excessive desire for material possessions/wealth but what are some literary examples?
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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.
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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.
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8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Sloth

A look through literature for examples of the deadly sin of sloth.
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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.
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