The seven deadly sins are very well known, or should be anyway. They are Pride; a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, Greed; intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food, Sloth; reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness, Anger; a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility, Gluttony; excess in eating, Lust; very strong sexual desire, Envy; a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck. These sins are all in the short stories of Canterbury Tales, but could there be an eighth deadly sin? (dictionary.com)
Jealousy; fiercely protective or vigilant of one's rights or possessions. Jealousy could easily be placed in the Canterbury Tales. For example, when the Wife …show more content…
For example, in the Canterbury Tales, the men could constantly be jealous of not being with her, thus being blind to a woman that has way more to offer than the Wife of Bath, who isn't loyal whatsoever. It’s a natural thing to be jealous. People can't help but do it because it’s inevitable to the human mind and body. The sad thing is, like in the Canterbury Tales, they knowingly get jealous and don't try to change or fix anything.
Envy and jealousy are very similar yet very different as well. Envy, being like jealousy, is wanting something that you don’t have. Being jealous is having something and getting upset when you see that person or object with someone or something else. Envy and jealousy are two completely different things, although people love to argue that they are the same. Envy is a reaction of lacking something, while jealousy is a reaction to to threat of losing something or someone. (psychology) Jealousy usually has to do with relationship wise, while being envious is about looks and