Despite Frollo claiming to be a righteous man, he displays some form of all Seven Deadly Sins in the lyrics of "Hellfire", this was likely done intentionally to show his hypocritical way of thinking. The lines "Of my virtue I am justly proud and You know I'm so much purer than the common, vulgar, weak, licentious crowd" show him displaying Pride, considered the most dangerous of the seven, as it is often used to justify the other 6 deadly sins, or even deny committing them in the first place. This is displayed frequently in the song, and the film as a whole, and could be considered the first he has committed. Frollo's intense desire for Esmeralda to be his and his alone show Lust, Envy and Greed. Lust as the intense sexual desire for Esmeralda, especially her body alone. Envy towards anyone else who may gain her affections. Greed for seeing her merely as an item to be gained, and wanting her intensely even though he doesn't actually need her. His intent to destroy her if she does not comply is an example of Anger/Wrath. Frollo claiming it is not his fault he is sinning, and blaming Esmeralda for tempting him can be seen as an act of Sloth, as he is not taking the initiative to better himself, nor taking responsibility for his own sins. Gluttony is sometimes interpreted as Selfishness, displayed when Frollo says he will burn down all of Paris (despite what it would do to the innocents of the city) to get to Esmeralda.
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