Dante The basis of the inferno of Dante relies on the idea of contrapasso, the idea of a punishment that fits the sin committed. As Dante travels through hell every different circle has a different type of punishment depending on the severity of the crimes against God. In this paper I will present examples of these types of punishments and how they are exceptable types of punishment for each individuals sins. It is the Thursday …showed first 75 words of 1180 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1180 total…acted as slave drivers, moving women as merchandise from one buyer to the next. Now they run from one demon's whip to another. The fate of the Flatterers is even more fitting and almost humorous. This demonstrates the great range of Dante's poetry, which encompassed all styles. We see all types of sins punished throughout the course of this book and in each case Dante makes it clear how each punishment fits each particular sin.