What makes the Death Note evil? It isn’t so much its ability to kill that makes it evil (a weapon isn’t inherently evil, though a case could be made for the Death Note since it’s a supernatural object), it’s how easily it does it. Sloth ( acedia) Light’s happy go lucky killing spree Gosh, it sure is hard work writing all of these names-have to watch out for carpal tunnel. And while Light isn’t exactly looking to become the richest man on earth, being a God with deep coffers and a lot of media influence certainly doesn’t hurt. Crimes such as hoarding, theft, and manipulation of authority are associated with greed. The distinction with greed is that it’s applied to a very excessive drive to pursue material possessions. There’s some overlap with greed, gluttony and lust, as they’re sins centered on obsessive desire. Personal gain is his game, however he may dress up his murderous actions. He wants to be the god of the new world to kill L to eat his darned potato chips in peace. Light’s fire trap to hide the Death Note. Greed ( avaritia) “If I can’t have it, no one can” mentality. Kira deprives criminals of their share of life. The average gluttonous person maliciously deprives others of their fair share of food and water. Though Light’s dangerously anorexic weight (according to the manga, he’s 5’10” and weighs 120 pounds, or 178 cm 54.4 kilograms for those from locales who are smart enough to use the metric system) suggests that maybe Light really needs those greasy carbs of dehydrated potato goodness, his indulgence in destructive sport a la writing criminals’ names down under the pretense of “studying” is pretty gluttonous. Gluttony is the sin of excessive waste, overindulgence, and maliciously depriving others of material necessities. This scene pretty much speaks for itself. But while lust is usually thought of as excessive sexual desire, it also can involve the obsessive desire for other things such as worldly goods, fame or power. Though clearly portrayed as an object of womanly sexual desire (Misa-Misa insists on the universal beauty of those burning auburn eyes), Yagami Light’s affectation of his sexual drive is just a masquerade. Though we’ll never know if any fruit was borne from the interesting bedroom arrangement that was necessitated from becoming handcuffed to each other 24/7 (headcanon says yes), lust isn’t quite the first sin you might peg Light down for. Death Note owners may not go to hell, but one can imagine how Yagami Light would be a surefire candidate for any of the nine circles of under-worldly suffering as outlined by Dante Alighieri’s Inferno. As an atheist, he has no idea where to start and when the priest asks if he’s at least familiar with the Seven Deadly Sins, he laughs bitterly, the irony of the statement not lost to him.ĭigression aside, the fic (which can be found here) inspired this post, a listicle of sorts that discusses how Yagami Light, the villainous protagonist of Death Note, manages to touch on all seven deadly sins. It’s a poignant character exploration of Edward when he’s stranded in Munich (first series-verse, not Brotherhood) and in a moment of weakness, seeks out a Catholic priest hoping to find some reprise from his emotional wounds by confessing his sins.
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There was one in particular that caught my eye, a one-shot written by NinjaSquirls back in 2007. He wrecks the most amazing mayhem during the fantastic climax scene and the visuals here are simply awesome! This is a film I'll watch again and again.This was actually going to be an in-depth character analysis of how Yagami Light from Death Note and Rodion Raskolnikov from Crime and Punishment were the bromance that was not to be.īlame the impromptu renewed interest in Fullmetal Alchemist fanfics. I really enjoyed the protagonist's brother's back story, who was buried alive (believed to be dead) and then becoming a vengeful spirit.
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Some scenes were very obvious blue screen imagery, while other scenes were absolutely incredible. The visual effects were interesting, as well. Blasphemy issues will no doubt be raised by some religious people, but I found it all very relevant. I loved the underlying themes and how the protagonist's life unfolded through back flashes.
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This film will make you dig deep into your inner soul, analyzing your own life in the process. I found the story a bit lame comedy-ish at first, but as the film progressed, it became much deeper to the point where it became very emotional. I loved it, and the Koreans obviously did, as well, as this film is currently the second highest grossing Korean film in history. This is one of those films you're either going to love or hate. Hmmm, this was interesting on an entertainment, psychological and spiritual level.