Since the existence of human beings on the earth, it is not clear that there is a distinction between physical body and soul of an individual, but many people across many cultures believe that there is a distinction between them. In a poem Inferno written by Dante Alighieri, the author creates a hierarchy between sins and punishment. The author explained the relationship between the sins of soul and the punishment it will receive in the hereafter. The dominant theme presented is the perfection of God and his decisions in justice. According to the author hell exists and it was created by God with the purpose of punishing sins. Sins are evil deeds or acts which are never allowed by God. Dante describes how the first circle (Limbo) differs from
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Virgil met with the author at the start of their journey. Together, they faced the circles and analyzed its different parts. Virgil never committed any sin, but he was non-Christian. Satan is the most sinful creature of God. Virgil represents limbo. It is a place for souls, who lived before the Christ, and died without being baptized. The punishment for them is not having the divine love and are unable to achieve salvation. Virgil is a guide for Dante in hell, but as a non-Christian he doesn’t qualify for the salvation. Limbo is illuminated by human reason, and is thus the highest state man can achieve without god. Virgil accompanies some of the great poets who lived before Christ and therefore placed in limbo. It confirms his human reasoning. Virgil carries all the characteristics of limbo. It makes him the best guide for hell, but also justifies the justice of god. He is wise, but without faith in Jesus, he is not allowed to enter heaven. Satan represents Treachery. It is the last circle of hell and is the worst place within hell. Satan is the one who committed the worst sin of betraying god. Treachery is the worst of hell and Satan is the one who committed the worst sin. Treachery filled with traitors; similarly, Satan is chewing on the three biggest traitors of all time. It makes him the biggest traitor. Characteristics of Satan and Treachery are similar. Satan is a perfect reflection of Treachery whereas; Virgil satisfies all characteristics of
Virgil met with the author at the start of their journey. Together, they faced the circles and analyzed its different parts. Virgil never committed any sin, but he was non-Christian. Satan is the most sinful creature of God. Virgil represents limbo. It is a place for souls, who lived before the Christ, and died without being baptized. The punishment for them is not having the divine love and are unable to achieve salvation. Virgil is a guide for Dante in hell, but as a non-Christian he doesn’t qualify for the salvation. Limbo is illuminated by human reason, and is thus the highest state man can achieve without god. Virgil accompanies some of the great poets who lived before Christ and therefore placed in limbo. It confirms his human reasoning. Virgil carries all the characteristics of limbo. It makes him the best guide for hell, but also justifies the justice of god. He is wise, but without faith in Jesus, he is not allowed to enter heaven. Satan represents Treachery. It is the last circle of hell and is the worst place within hell. Satan is the one who committed the worst sin of betraying god. Treachery is the worst of hell and Satan is the one who committed the worst sin. Treachery filled with traitors; similarly, Satan is chewing on the three biggest traitors of all time. It makes him the biggest traitor. Characteristics of Satan and Treachery are similar. Satan is a perfect reflection of Treachery whereas; Virgil satisfies all characteristics of