Which statement about the Inferno is best supported by the use of evidence from the text? A.Dante the character is delighted to
see many of his opponents tortured in Hell. B.The nine circles of Hell in Dante's Inferno contribute to the theme of "war and its consequences." C.Canto XX shows Dante's compassionate side when he weeps for the false prophets' disfigured bodies. D.Dante and Virgil clearly had a complicated relationship.
Answer: C.Canto XX shows Dante's compassionate side when he weeps for the false prophets' disfigured bodies.
In Canto XX of <em>Inferno</em>, the first section of The Divine Comedy, Dante meets the false prophets. These are the people who engaged in divination during their lifetime, and are now punished by always having to look backwards. Dante is so moved by them he cries out of pity. However, Virgil reprimands him, as he claims these people more than any other deserve to be in this ring.
It means there was a soldier at each window with a gun ready to shoot down the highwayman, which is death, and there were 2 at her window which was worse than 1 which was hell.
