the crime of adultery theme

There is extramarital sex that is considered objectionable on social, religious, moral, or legal grounds. Although the sexual activities that constitute adultery vary, as well as the social, religious, and legal consequences, the concept exists in many cultures and is similar in Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The act is featured as being criminal in the context of the story.

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StoryLevelMotivation
tftc1989e7x10 major Although there was no particular implication that Jonathan's infidelity was criminal, Leah at one point explicitly called him an adulterer and attacked him. She clearly thought he deserved death as a punishment.
apuleius180tgab9 minor The crime of adultery was mentioned with the capital punishment suggested as an apt consequence.