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. …

…his spiritual progress toward perfection. Dante begins to rid himself of evil through the berating of evil for the first time in this passage. Dante no longer feels sorrow for the sinful and therefore, begins to free his own soul of sin. Dante’s journey towards perfection is long and painful, and this passage is the first place where he accepts God’s decree and at the same time, moves closer to God’s perfection.