Friday, November 29, 2013

In Dante's "Inferno," why does Francesca's heart still hurt and ache?

Francesca's heart still aches because she is still experiencing the sin, but now with full understanding of its meaning and importance. Those emotions—and her clinging to them-- are part of the punishment. This shows how sinners cling to their sin, and how rarely they change, even in hell.

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