Canto 3 illustrates Contrapasso in a subtle way, as the individuals punished have not “sinned”, but are considered neutral; have been undecided throughout life, including forming a relationship with God. Their “neutral” attitude is punished by forcing them to walk in a crowd, following a banner. Here, the banner symbolises a leader, serving as a direct punishment for their indecisive nature. Additionally, Dante describes this section of hell as “the city of desolation”[1], this is often viewed as meaning the sorrowful city. This is further emphasised by Dante calling the souls “lost”, suggesting that they had no direction and are therefore punished. This image below illustrates the crowd of “lost” souls following the banner into the depths of hell, where a devil can be seen. Thursday 1 December 2011
Canto Three: The Neutral
Canto 3 illustrates Contrapasso in a subtle way, as the individuals punished have not “sinned”, but are considered neutral; have been undecided throughout life, including forming a relationship with God. Their “neutral” attitude is punished by forcing them to walk in a crowd, following a banner. Here, the banner symbolises a leader, serving as a direct punishment for their indecisive nature. Additionally, Dante describes this section of hell as “the city of desolation”[1], this is often viewed as meaning the sorrowful city. This is further emphasised by Dante calling the souls “lost”, suggesting that they had no direction and are therefore punished. This image below illustrates the crowd of “lost” souls following the banner into the depths of hell, where a devil can be seen. 
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