z Virgils Do's and Don'ts

Do

Do exactly what Virgil tells you

Hell is a treacherous place, Virgil is a local and has made this journey before and is the most qualified poet to help you on this journey.

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"Inferno Canto II"

Do ask to speak with the manager

We are VIP’s in hell. These monsters are just doing their job protecting mortals from exploring hell, but we were given special orders to do so, so just let me do the talking and we are VIPs. They gotta speak to the manager. @ Charon

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"Inferno Canto VII"

Do question the punishments

Question but try to frame it within Aristolian Ethics

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"Inferno Canto XV"

Do talk to the souls of hell

Maybe you’ll learn something, maybe you’ll find a political bone to pick

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"Inferno Canto XII"

Do self relfection

Take the opportunity to reflect on your own life and consider whether there are sins you need to repent for. A journey is also a symbolic representation of the soul's purification and redemption.

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"Inferno Canto XIII"

Appreciate the Literary and Historical References

Dante's Inferno is rich in literary and historical references. Take the time to appreciate the depth of the work and the various layers of meaning.

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"Inferno Canto XIV"

Do say thank you to your guide

It's only polite

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"Inferno Canto XXXIV"