Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions (Circles 1-3) Gluttony is defined as “the act or habit of eating too much.” Gluttony is prevalent in today’s society with examples like Cookie Monster and the obesity epidemic. Dante places gluttonous people in Circle 3. Do you think that gluttony belongs in today’s society? Why or why not?

Christian theology places limbo on the border of Hell. However, Dante places limbo beyond the gates of Hell. Why do you think that is?

The Carnal Circle of hell is for people who have committed a crime of the flesh. In this society love, “like”, and lust is accepted and encouraged. Do you think that people who commit these crimes belong in Hell?