12Th Grade Pacesetter English

12th grade World Literature Name______Date______Pd.____

Dante’s Inferno: Introduction

Our Need for Self-Control

Self-control is essential for people to grow and develop fully to their highest levels. It is one thing to be aware of our need for self-control over the Seven Deadly Sins (Self-Destructive Behaviors) in our lives. It is another to apply what we have learned about self-control to our daily lives. Read and reflect on the following questions. Then, answer them in detail. Apply your answers to you personally.

1. Explain the difference between knowing and applying an idea about behavior?

2. How would gaining control over these seven self-destructive areas effect an individual's daily life?

3. How would having control over these seven areas of self-destruction affect a person's work?

4. How does lack of control in these areas affect a person's understanding and appreciation of reality?

5. How does lack of control in these areas affect a person's performance on the job?