There are ten sections in this circle, and each section gives a punishment based on the level of fraudulence. Dante sees Pope Nicholas III and upon speaking to him, the Pope tells Dante that he is waiting for Pope Boniface XIII. Pope Boniface was partially responsible for Dante’s exile. Dante’s view of the church and politics has greater meaning then simple social commentary. Dante views the church as the definite authority on earth; he also feels that the ethical leadership of the kings was important to all citizens. Dante’s inferno has a plethora of commentary that alludes to the fact that the number of souls occupying hell is directly correspondent to the current condition of the church and
There are ten sections in this circle, and each section gives a punishment based on the level of fraudulence. Dante sees Pope Nicholas III and upon speaking to him, the Pope tells Dante that he is waiting for Pope Boniface XIII. Pope Boniface was partially responsible for Dante’s exile. Dante’s view of the church and politics has greater meaning then simple social commentary. Dante views the church as the definite authority on earth; he also feels that the ethical leadership of the kings was important to all citizens. Dante’s inferno has a plethora of commentary that alludes to the fact that the number of souls occupying hell is directly correspondent to the current condition of the church and