She argues against Foscarini's assertion that Eve sinned through ignorance and inconstancy by stating: "...the acts which flow from the Inconsistency are more reprehensible, this kind of inconsistency. is understood as that which is not innate but the product of character and sins” (Bartlett, 93). Foscarini states that Adam was appointed as Eve's protector, but Eve still sinned and cannot escape the consequences. Nogarola clarifies that divine justice differs from temporal justice in the punishment of sin. In this case, divine justice takes precedence over temporal justice. Transgression arises from pride, and pride is rebellion against divine rule. It is a greater sin to desire the knowledge of good and evil. Nogarola reiterates his assertion contradicting Foscarini's statement that Eve's pride caused the sin, since the demon promised her knowledge, making her increasingly arrogant and inflating her pride. “Similarly, Evil: the greater it is, the more it is shared, and the more it is shared, the more harmful it is, and the more harmful it is, the greater it is” (Bartlett, 94). Nogarola claims that Adam's sin was the greatest possible, therefore the punishment he received was the greatest possible. Additionally, she explains that Adam had free will. Adam chose to eat the fruit and Eve did not convince him, which is why he is responsible for his own sin. Nogarola states that God created Adam an ideal animal and