ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

DANTE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What sin appears in the excerpt?
A
immoderate lovers
B
excessive consumers
C
they are indifferent
D
interest collectors
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For Augustine (De Trin. xii, 12) describes three stages of sin, of which the first is “when the carnal sense offers a bait, ” which is the sin of thought; the second stage is reached “when one is satisfied with the mere pleasure of thought"; and the third stage, “when consent is given to the deed."

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three sins that lie behind discontent-pride, rebellion and unbelief. These are the original sins of the devil and his angels.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are sins of commission (what we do that we shouldn’t) and sins of omission (what we didn’t do that we should have).

Detailed explanation-4: -Its subject matter must be grave. It must be committed with full knowledge (and awareness) of the sinful action and the gravity of the offense. It must be committed with deliberate and complete consent.

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