scottandnickq2

7 Deadly sins: Lust, Gluttony, Pride, Greed, Envy, Wrath, and Sloth
Nick sometimes represents Pride in how he compares above everybody else, but at the same time exercises Humility in saying that he is lucky to be who he is. Throughout all of the novel, he is probably the most honest person.
 * "Every one suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known (59)."**

Tom represents Greed in his thirst for more and more of everything, and Gluttony in his personality and self importance.

Gatsby represents Liberality in his parties and extravagances, Abstinence of drinking, and Kindness, too, in his generosity and expenses. He allows many people to come into his home despite having to make **"... eight servants toil all day with mops and scrubbing-brushes and hammers and garden shears to repair the ravages of the night before (43)."**

Myrtle has a Lust for Tom and Desire for a new life where riches would be entitled to her, which goes hand in hand with Greed.



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