What is contrapasso ?
Correct answer: A. The idea that the punishment fits the crime
- A. The idea that the punishment fits the crime
- B. The poetic verse form used in Vita Nuova
- C. The structure of the cantos in The Divine Comedy
- D. The theme of love and lust in The Divine Comedy
Explanation
Contrapasso is the principle that a sinner's punishment mirrors or appropriately reverses the sin committed. It explains many of the symbolic punishments in *The Inferno*, rather than naming a verse form or general theme.
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