Take a moment to think through one instance in which contrapasso is on display. Are there elements in the narrative and the episode’s poetic figures that give you pause? What questions do you have about this particular moment in the poem? And what contingent answers can you supply for your own questions. Why should another reader think this way? 500 words on this and you’ll be all set. Remember: be concise, focused, and go deep rather than trying to embrace too much of this very involved narrative.
