Theological Themes as Concupiscence, Sin, Social Sin and Grace

Please read "The Great Divorce, C.S Lewis".
In his little work, The Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis (1898-1962) offers us an allegory of life’s journey and what it might mean for a person to be caught in an ego-constructed trap. Such that, while always having an invitation to accept love, because of habits of suspicion and self-absorption, a person can shrink away from the cost of change (conversion) and simply refuse to recognize—to hear—love’s invitation.
Lewis’ work becomes particularly chilling when we realize that this tale is not so much about other people but about ourselves.
In an essay to an intelligent age-peer who has not taken this course, but who has read The Great Divorce, creatively examine this artistic work utilizing such theological themes as concupiscence, sin, social sin and grace.
It may be helpful to recall: ( Please read the text from the book: Sin and Grace, Roger Haight)
-Concupiscence “is not properly sin in itself” (Haight, 92), but “refers to the sheer resistance of the whole of individual to the freedom of self-actualizations for good” (Haight, 97).
-Sin is an observable dimension of human existence, and Catholicism has traditionally explained sin as “an aversion to God and God’s will for human self-transcendence” and that it is ultimately manifest as “an active resistance to God” (Haight, 99). Since many of your age-peers have an aversion to such “religious” terminology as, “sin,” or might identify themselves as agnostic, make sure that you open this concept up for them in an accessible and meaningful way.
After the serial mass genocides of the Twentieth Century, Christian theologians have had to reflect in a serious way on the truth that “sin is social as well as individual” (Haight, 101). While it is essential to acknowledge the reality of social sin, and its accompanying societal guilt and social responsibility, it is also important to recall Father Haight’s observation that “there are variables in responsibility and guilt that can be located along the axes of knowledge and power” (Haight, 105).
-Finally, while acknowledging the tragic truth of ego-centeredness and collective self-destruction, Father Scholla has tried to underscore throughout this course the foundational and constant offer of grace, that is, “God’s love for human existence” (Haight, 107; also see 112-114), and Catholicism’s particular conviction and confidence that “all human beings, from the beginning of their existence, live in the condition of God being personally present to them in an offer of love” (Haight, 116).
Please make sure the essay will be satisfied:
-THESIS : The essay’s thesis is easily Identifiable, its aim is clear, insightful, novel and sophisticated.
-STRUCTURE: The essay has a clear, evident and understandable structure that is appropriate for the thesis. Excellent transitions from one point to the next, where each paragraph is supported by solid topic sentence.
-USE OF THEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE: Primary source material is often coupled with an appropriate example or insight, and is used to buttress the major points of the essay. Examples support the topic sentence and fit the purpose of the paragraph; there is also an excellent integration between quoted material and the author’s own voice.
-ANALYSIS: The author’s analysis is fresh, exciting, and may even pose a new way of thinking about the topic; the student clearly relates evidence to topic sentences.
-MECHANICS: Sentence structure, grammar, and diction are excellent; the author has mastered the correct use of punctuation and citation style; minimal or no spelling errors and absolutely no run-on sentences.