The literary theme of greed can alter one’s chosen path or objective, severely changing the future or prospect of a future event. The term “greed” is defined as an intense and selfish desire for something. This correlates with the villain Cryos in Burning Water, Frozen Flame, who has a bitter and egoistic craving for world dominance. The article "New York stories: Mike Peters explores the American traditions that underpin The Great Gatsby and Death of a Salesman" by Mike Peters analyzes the greediness of Jay Gatsby. Peters explains that Gatsby’s “greed for wealth and success, is possessed of Cody’s unscrupulousness” (e.p. 3). Peters describes Cody as being “unscrupulous”, meaning Cody shows no moral principles, is dishonest, and unfair. He took Gatsby as his …show more content…
3). He grows to have an excess avarice for such things that he becomes blinded morally, causing him to develop into “Cody’s unscrupulousness”. A perfect illustration of Gatsby is the villain Cryos who has an overwhelming desire for power and status. His greed to rule the world is barbarous, because he is willing to do anything in order to achieve his task. When Cryos discovers his magical powers, his face exhibits a disgusting and rapacious expression. Unlike his brother Vulcan, Cryos decides to embrace his newly found abilities instead of hiding and concealing them. In the process of gratifying his inclination, he transforms into something monstrous and uncivilized. His facial expression is like a door to his heart, we can see how depraved his personality has become after being driven by the thought of receiving glory from the whole world. Cryos converts from being an exceptional and respected archaeologist, to an inconsequential and venal scoundrel. On his conquest to rule the world with his magical ice powers, he is willing to kill millions and billions if they stand in his