Sunday, October 31, 2010

Wrath








The wrathful ruthlessly attacking one another and sullen stewing below the surface of the muddy swamp (Alighieri 7.109).







Greed




Greed pertains to wealth, similar to lust and gluttony. Although, people get caught up in greedy behavior that hurts not only you but your family as well.


Includes selfishness, disloyalty, hoarding of materials or objects. Once you start something addictive it is hard to run away from it.






Sloth


Originally defined as the sin of sadness. 


The failure to utilize one's talents and gifts.



Pride


Vanity and pride are central examples.



It is identified as a desire to be the best out of everyone.





Others may see it as being more attractive than others, narcissistic, and having obsessions over your looks.


Lust




Love which is so catching, seized this one for that fair body which they robbed me of (5.100).






Love begets love; I was seized by love for him in turn, which gave me such delight, that as you see (5.80).









Envy







Gluttony




It is a emotional escape.




Considered as a sign of self control to resist the temptation to over-indulge.