Temptation and Fall

Themes of sin, temptation, and moral downfall recur, notably in 'The Prodigal Son' and 'Noah Built the Ark,' warning against worldly pleasures and the consequences of straying from righteousness.

The white witch's seductive beauty leads to the speaker's fall and spiritual depletion.

The lottery itself is a temptation, and the speaker willingly gambles for the chance of romantic reward.

The intense, almost delirious passion of the dance suggests a surrender to temptation and sensual desire, echoing themes of fall from restraint.

War is depicted as a demonic force that tempts humanity into hatred and brutality, dragging it 'hellward' from its climb toward civilization.