Levels Of Hell In Dante's Inferno

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Out of all of the levels of hell that are included in Dante’s inferno, the best fitting level would be the Third Circle of Hell. In this circle the sinners are punished for Gluttony. This can be proved in “Dante’s Inferno: A Retelling in Prose Chapter 6: The Gluttonous” when Virgil thinks to himself, “These sinners ate or drank way too much. They became obese or alcoholic”(paragraph 4, page 21). The sinners in this circle lay on mud like pigs because they behaved like pigs while they were alive which is a very suitable punishment. This can be proved when Virgil thinks to himself, “The gluttons wanted to enjoy the good things...glutton would go to sleep after enjoying a huge meal.”(paragraph 19, page 22). In contrast, a level of hell which