The Seven Deadly Sins in Middle-earth - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Kaiserin · 08-18-2003, 04:48 AM

Interesting theory, Mr. Squatter!

The predominant "sin" (if we may call it that) in M-E conflicts would be pride, since it is from this self-love, arrogance and elevation of the self, that all other acts of evil stem from. Second to this, I believe, would be lust - NOT the sensual-sexual kind of lust, but a lust for power or control.

The "Seven Deadlies" of course, since they cover almost every form of wrongdoing, is found in every villain in every good piece of literature.

08-18-2003, 04:48 AM	#5
Kaiserin Wight Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cair Paravel Posts: 150	Interesting theory, Mr. Squatter! The predominant "sin" (if we may call it that) in M-E conflicts would be pride, since it is from this self-love, arrogance and elevation of the self, that all other acts of evil stem from. Second to this, I believe, would be lust - NOT the sensual-sexual kind of lust, but a lust for power or control. The "Seven Deadlies" of course, since they cover almost every form of wrongdoing, is found in every villain in every good piece of literature. __________________ The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

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