Analysis Of The Sex Trafficker By C. S. Lewis

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C.S Lewis message is that the devil tempt us when we are going through difficult times. A person who lost his career, house, and cars is most likely to be be tempted because they are more vulnerable. A person not going through a hard time is have more power to resist temptations. For example, teenager are the main targets of sex traffickers. Most teenagers go through hard times at home and some want attention. Teenagers with insecurities and low self-esteem are the main targets of sex traffickers. Teenagers that are confident are not targeted by sex traffickers because they are going to say no and will report it to the police. C.S Lewis is saying the devil look for people who are vulnerable and easy to exploit. Screwtape advised Wormwood

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