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Richard
10 Apr 2008, 00:16
Need to write a paper on what this chapter is about, but I'm having some trouble understanding what exactly is Dante trying to say.
Is Dante accusing Francesca as the one responsible for her "tragic" love with her husband's brother, or is he celebrating them?
Also, is he making the punishment received for the sin of lust more about the fact that it occurs because it is derived from uncontrolled human emotions/passion than having sex itself?

any feedback would help.:)

jediguardian
10 Apr 2008, 00:32
Will study it next year I think but good luck with the help :)

Richard
10 Apr 2008, 21:35
Will study it next year I think but good luck with the help :)

well, thanks lol
I just ended up basically "bsing" the whole paper.