Dantes Inferno
Annotation: The Inferno, Page 81 line 31 to Page 82 line 63 This prominent passage is an exploration of Dante's reactions to Fillipo Argenti, his attempts to purge himself of wrath, and the progress of his soul towards perfection. Fillipo Argenti is greeted rather bitterly by Dante who outwardly denounces him. Dante's criticism of Argenti is an example of his attempts to rid himself of evil, which is recognized, praised, and even aided by his guide, Virgil. Dante's early reactions toward the damned and their punishments are filled with astonishment and compassion and are just at this passage beginning to transform to more contemptuous and scornful. This confrontation is a pivotal point in Dante's journey, as he seems to rid himself of pity and sympathy towards the sinful, and becomes more accepting of the divine justice. Dante immediately recognizes Argenti and reacts with hostility to the mere sight of him. After Dante recognizes Argenti, Dante offers him a token of his thoughts: "May you weep and wail to all eternity, for I know you, Hell-dog, filthy as you are." This reaction is Dante's most belligerent reaction in the poem up to this passage, and underlines his rejection of the sinner. Dante adds to this rejection by pra
I should be glad to speak a word with those two. His reaction is neither hostile nor belligerent. " Dante ignores the fact that these sinners are residents of Hell and therefore approves of their sins. Another early reaction takes place when Dante learns the story of Paolo and Francesca. " The last sentence is a biblical allusion to the words Luke said to Christ. " Dante's berating of Argenti is vivid and sound and is an essential step in his struggle towards perfection. I felt my senses reel and faint away with anguish. After hearing the terribly distressing and traumatic story of Count Ugolino, Dante just moves on as if he has seen nothing. This step is an accomplishment for Dante, which is aided and embraced by Virgil. " Dante's berating of Argenti is vivid and sound and is an essential step in his struggle towards perfection. I should be glad to speak a word with those two. Virgil's usage of a phrase that was spoken to Christ exemplifies the joy he receives after seeing an example Dante's progress.
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