Avarice or Greed in The wolf of Wall Street and Canto
VII of Inferno by Dante
by Lillian Bonar
Essay: Avarice or Greed in The wolf of Wall Street and Canto VII of Inferno by Dante
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Literature is the use of language and words in order to communicate thoughts and ideas. Literature is important
because it helps us connect and relate to one another by typically gearing itself around permanent and
universalizing themes or interest. Additionally, it is important because through works of literature such as the
national anthem all citizens of society are unified regardless of race, ethnicity, or social economic status. Other
types of literature which are also admired in modern society include, poetry, novels, essays, and films. These
different styles of literature are often seen as forms of art just as any other piece of literature, which have a variety
of uses including education or entertainment. Through many of these pieces of arts you will find themes which are
of interest around the world, these themes can be understood and be related to by nearly all the people in the
world. Some of the themes instilled in literature include, “Beauty of simplicity, Everlasting love, Loss of innocence,
Materialism as downfall, and the power of wealth”.
Of the many themes used in literature, the one which always appeals to me the most is the theme of greed or
avarice. Greed is “a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (such as money) than is needed.” This
characteristic is one which almost always looked down upon by society as it considered one of the seven deadly
sins. The seven deadly sins are “those transgressions fatal to spiritual progress” and they include wrath, greed,
sloth, pride, lust, envy, and gluttony. Although greed is considered a sin, I feel that greed is completely innate and
is part of us even at our purest of states which is infancy. I feel as if it is an attribute present in all people, but it ...