The Role of Punishment in “The Divine Comedy” by Dante In this essay, we shall answer a set of questions regarding the role of punishment in both Purgatorio and Inferno. In that way, we shall comment on the purposes of punishment in both Paradiso, and Purgatorio. Also, we shall expand on all the theory around what happens with the souls in the purgatory, according The Divine Comedy. However, before expanding on the subjects in the poem, it is important to speak about the concepts of purgatory, and hell, according to the Christian doctrine followed by Dante. INTRODUCTION The Purgatory according to the Christian Doctrine. To start, it is important to determine, what we mean by purgatory. Those who...
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