Complete the sentence.Dante includes a beast based on the mythological figure to show the lack of mercy given upon sinners in the afterlife.

What is the best description of Dante the Pilgrim's response upon encountering the “virtuous pagan” poets, mathematicians, and philosophers in Limbo?revulsiongratitudereliefdeep sorrow

.Describe the manner in which Dantes planned his escape from the prison?

What is the best description of Dante the Pilgrim's response upon encountering the “virtuous pagan” poets, mathematicians, and philosophers in Limbo?

In the first ten Cantos, readers learn (along with Dante) about the multitiered structure of Hell and how each layer seems tailored to the punishment of its particular sinners. For example, when Virgil and Dante encountered the Opportunists in Canto 3 (those who failed to commit to either God or Satan during their lifetime and/or who took no significant risk for fear of offending either eternal entity), Dante is overwhelmed by their sheer numbers: “I had not thought death had undone so many / as passed before me in that mournful train” (Inf. 3.53-4). But he also notices how their punishment, chasing a blank white banner which represents a choice they should’ve/could’ve made, echoes their earthly sin.[INSTRUCTOR NOTE: This concept, of the punishment fitting the sin or crime, is known as contrapasso. We'll be talking about it again.]Analyze one layer of Dante’s Hell—not merely the punishment, but its physical environment and the state of mind it puts the poet in—and explain how these details express contrapasso for that particular sin. How well do you think that punishment would fit the same behavior today?

Which individual does Dante NOT encounter in Limbo?AvicennaOvidAbrahamHeraclitus