Seven Deadly Sins American Literature

What is sin? Sin is described as an act that violates a moral law. It is described as something that is wrong or prohibited.

Where did it come from? It is an English word that came from an archery term. The distance from the center of a bulls-eye to the point where the arrow struck is called the “sin of the arrow.” In Greek it literally means, “to miss the mark.”

What are the seven deadly sins? The seven capital sins that were labeled “deadly” because they lead easily to other sins.

Seven Deadly Sins Pride Avarice/greed Envy Wrath/anger Lust Gluttony Sloth

Pride A strong sense of self-respect; to think of oneself above all others.

Avarice/Greed The selfish desire to pursue money, riches, wealth and other possessions (even at the cost of taking from others).

Envy Wanting another person’s things; to be jealous of another’s possessions.

Wrath/Anger A response or first reaction to the problems of others.

Lust The intense desire or craving for self- gratification.

Gluttony Over-indulgence or over-consumption of food, drink or intoxicants to the point of waste.

Sloth Apathy or laziness.

Opposing Virtues Pride=Humility Greed=Generosity Envy=Love Wrath=Kindness Lust=Self-Control Gluttony=Temperance Sloth=Zeal

Application Using these characters as a springboard, consider which sins led to their downfall: –Abigail Williams –John Proctor –Parris