The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh was one of my favorite animated television shows when I was younger and was an instant household classic during the 80's and 90's. The cartoon's fame is most likely attributed to why its esoteric symbolism has been overlooked for many years. What may seem like a very innocent children's show actually teaches us a very significant lesson about life and morality. Each of our favorite 100-Acre wood characters represent one of the seven deadly sins: Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth, Envy, Greed, Lust, and Pride.
1. Pooh- Our favorite Winnie the Pooh is the most noticeable deadly sins. Without any doubt, our pooh bear represents gluttony. He would so innocently swindle people into helping him find honey or eat all of their honey with his charming, kindness. However, all he ever lived for was honey and he would use all types of manipulation tactics to get it. He is also the only obese character in the show.
2. Rabbit- I remember rabbit being sometimes timid and nervous and very short-tempered. He didn't like anyone touching his things. That is why he often stayed to himself and if by any chance anyone messed up his normal daily routines, they would feel his fury. Therefore, Rabbit represents Wrath.
3.Tigger- Despite all of the bouncy infectious energy that Tigger has he is very lazy. That is why he represents Sloth. Tigger brings so much joy to the 100 acre wood with his positive playful energy sometimes leading to a big mess afterward and notice how he never cleans up after himself. He never really does anything during the show. He's Luke a big kid!
4. Eeyore- everyone always feels bad for eeyore. He is the most pitiful, melancholic pessimistic character in the show. That is because he represents Envy. If you've ever been envious you would understand Eeyores character. He's constantly losing his tail and often depressed because he feels inadequate to his friends.
5. Piglet- Greed is one of Piglets most perfect attributes. He lives in a gigantic mansion all by himself. We must not forget he's very small too. Having a lofty mansion with very fine furniture is unnecessary and piglet is not afraid to brag about what he has.
6. Kanga- Many of you may not have been expecting this but Kanga represents Lust. Ok so I know you're going "how could you!" But think about it,she has Roo and someone must have impregnated her. She's also the only character with a child. She's also a single mom. Just something to think about...
7. Owl- Owl represents Pride. He has too much pride and wisdom to ask anyone for advice. He takes his own advice as well as give advice to others and it's not always good advice. However, an owl is regarded as the wisest of all animals.
Lastly, Christopher Robin represents the Pure Christian Soul. He tours the 100 acre wood learning about these sins and the consequences trying his best to help his friends take on morally-acceptable behavioral traits.
Often our perception of an innocent cartoon makes us overlook the underlying symbolism that is portrayed. There are so many other cartoons like this one that represent these seven deadly sins.
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