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    To be human is to show kindness , compassion , and also to be prideful, lustful, wrathful, greedy, gluttonous, envious and a sluggard. Vices and virtues exists internally within each individual. Both sides are constantly warring with each other. The vices seduce individuals to their ruin whereas the virtues offer redemption. The seven deadly sins are vices that became prominent throughout the novel because of the unique circumstances. Faced with a trial, each individual is forced to reveal their

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    were expected to live under the word of the Bushido, a strict ethical code influenced by Confucianism that stressed loyalty to one's master, respect for one's superior, ethical behavior in all aspects of life, and complete self-discipline. The Seven Virtues of Bushido had four main principles: 1-Frugality. No matter how wealthy the Samurai was, she lived in discomfort.

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    The Journey of Being Patient Being kind is a task everyone is challenged with each day but many people never seem to master kindness. Kindness is an emotion that is giving off to others as being polite and considering others whether you know them or not. Kindness is a characteristic that is only felt or seen by others. Kindness is a form of love that someone can express towards somebody and will either be excepted or denied. The importance of kindness is to see that being kind is the right thing

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    show how ideals without rules can go wrong. If the ships keep on having crashes they will not be able to sail. If their steering gears do not work they will not be able to avoid crashes. The cardinal virtues are seven virtues that help guide us to have good morality. Prudence is the first virtue and is having the common sense enough to think about what you are doing and what are the consequences. Temperance is finding moderation in your lifestyle. Justice includes traits like honesty, the ability

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    they are all connected as one. In Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Elizabeth Bennet acts as a catalyst for portraying the heavenly virtues of the Catholic church. The heavenly virtues of the Catholic church are a set of values that counteract the practice of the seven deadly sins: Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, Justice, Prudence, and Temperance (The Seven Virtues). Lizzy’s behavior throughout the novel mirrors the behavior expected from young Catholic

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    The 7 Deadly Sins and 7 Cardinal Virtues ======================================== Overview -------- The "Seven Deadly Sins"', also known as the "Capital Vices" or "Cardinal Sins", are a classification of vices that were originally used in early Christian teachings to educate and instruct followers concerning (immoral) fallen man's tendency to sin. The Roman Catholic Church divided sin into two principal categories: "venial", which are relatively minor, and could be forgiven through any sacrament

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    Although some knights were depicted as being selfish and careless about others, there were some knights who were depicted as possessing heroic qualities such as strength, courage, selflessness, and many more. The Knight in The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer, is one example of a knight who possesses heroic qualities. “There was a Knight a most distinguished man, who from the day on which he first began to ride abroad had followed chivalry, truth, honour, and generousness and courtesy” (Chaucer

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    Dante Alighieri was born on the year of 1265 in Florance Italy. Dante 's family was involved in complex Florentic polotics. This would latter become a huge influence in Dante 's life and work. A few years latter, around 1272 his mother joins those in the relm of the dead, never to return. At the young age of 12, Dante 's family arranged a future marrige with the daughter of one of their family friends. Arround 1285 Dante married Gemma Donati. Although Dante was married to Gemma he was never truly

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    Aristotle And the Doctrine of Happiness as It Pertains to Drug Use Aristotle is one of the most prominent proponents of theoretical knowledge in diverse fields including Ethics and Psychology. This discussion specifically draws attention to Aristotle’s doctrine of happiness and how it applies to matters regarding drug use. It analyzed the underlying principles of happiness and the building blocks of happiness as presented and assessed by Aristotle and draws a relation between these principles and

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    ATAR REL UNIT 2 TASK 1 PREPARATION SHEET Allocated Time: 50 minutes Total Marks: 30 Weighting: 10% of total mark for year (units 1 and 2 combined) Syllabus Points: How people respond to the meaning and purpose offered by religion Examples of how people are influenced /shaped by religion Task Description: An essay about the influence of religion in the life of Catherine McAuley. Revision Focus: You will be required to revise *Content from the Unit 2 Module 1.0 Religion and Life *The historical

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