dystopian - adj. a world in which society is repressive
plague - n. a disease that affects many people at one time
arrogance - n. the belief that one person is better than another
sin - n. an evil act
medieval - adj. the time period between the dark ages and the renaissance
fragile - adj. easily breakable
cope - v. to be able to deal with something
Renaissance - n. a time of rebirth, specifically in Europe
parable - n. a simple story used to illustrate a spiritual lesson.