Tag Archives: Temptation Motif

Trees of Temptation

Posted on May 1, 2019 by sohishah

The Bible is an influential text that presents in self in a variety of American literature in the form of allusions and motifs. The motif of a tree is important in the Bible, and its significance has found its way … Continue reading →

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The Test of Temptation: SIN-k or Swim

Posted on April 20, 2014 by ablyster

Temptation is often the impetus for human beings failing to adhere to what is just and moral. Human beings are constantly being tested, and sometimes failure occurs due to the influence of temptation. This motif is evidenced in Hawthorne’s, The Scarlet … Continue reading →

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