English & Literature

Why do you think Dante dwells on the physical torments of Hell?

Dante's Inferno Canto 3

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Last updated by Jill W on 09 Nov 15:39

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Answered by Jill W on 09 Nov 15:39

Dante dwells on the physical torments in order that the reader might come to understand the punishment, and learn the lesson..... to make the punishment mindful.

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The Inferno